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Today, Parliament is debating Black Maternal Healthcare for the first time in its history.
The UK maternal mortality rate for white women is 8 per 100,000 live births.
For Black women, this rises to 34 per 100,000 live births #BlackMaternalHealthDebate
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The UK maternal mortality rate for white women is 8 per 100,000 live births.
For Black women, this rises to 34 per 100,000 live births #BlackMaternalHealthDebate
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In November, a @HumanRightsCtte report pointed out that the NHS "acknowledge and regret this disparity but have no target to end it".
That's scandalous.
The Government has long been aware of these disparities and failed to address them.
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That's scandalous.
The Government has long been aware of these disparities and failed to address them.
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The pandemic has exposed and exacerbated existing inequalities in maternity care.
Over half of pregnant women admitted with #Covid19 in the first two months were Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic group.
Black women have been 8x more likely to be admitted.
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Over half of pregnant women admitted with #Covid19 in the first two months were Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic group.
Black women have been 8x more likely to be admitted.
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