CBC’s The National features SOGC member on inequities in Black maternal health - SOGC
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SOGC member Dr. Cynthia Maxwell spoke with CBC’s The National about a new study showing that Black Canadians face a significantly higher risk of serious complications during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum than white Canadians.
Dr. Maxwell said the findings highlight the need to address racism in health care delivery in Canada, including barriers to accessing care and the dismissal of Black women’s symptoms.
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