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Urgent Need for Equity in Maternity Care Research

8/5/2025

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Childbirth research is alarmingly homogenous, neglecting the biomechanics of labor and the experiences of Black and Asian women, who suffer higher maternal mortality rates in the UK. As maternal deaths rise, the absence of studies on birthing techniques during active labor underscores a dire need for improved safety and equity in maternity care.

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Story summary

Childbirth research is alarmingly homogenous, neglecting the biomechanics of labor and the experiences of Black and Asian women, who suffer higher maternal mortality rates in the UK. As maternal deaths rise, the absence of studies on birthing techniques during active labor underscores a dire need for improved safety and equity in maternity care.