A new study shows Black patients are 89 percent more likely to be subjected to procedures they did not consent to during perinatal care than white patients.
The study also reveals that 51 percent of people of color surveyed had been subjected to perinatal procedures without their consent, compared to 36 percent of white people. Notably, Black patients were 89 percent more likely to have procedures they didn’t consent to performed on them compared to white patients.
It’s critical for BIPOC patients to feel informed and be empowered to advocate for themselves. But clearly, systematic change is also needed.
What’s more, you can take action to help bring about change. “People should contact their legislators and tell them to vote for the Momnibus bill and ensure that people maintain access to the full range of reproductive health options, including contraception and abortion.” Logan said. “Reproductive coercion in any form is unacceptable and not in the best interest of people who have children and/or the capacity to give birth.
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