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African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or have their infants face complications. They’re also more likely to encounter demeaning behavior while getting care. Some in Minnesota are working to change that.

African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or have their infants face complications. They're also more likely to encounter demeaning behavior while getting care. Some in Minnesota are working to change that. Reporter Catharine Richert has the second of our reports on African American birth disparities.

For Black mothers and babies, prejudice is a stubborn health risk

African-American women are more likely than white women to die in childbirth or have their infants face complications. They're also more likely to encounter demeaning behavior while getting care. Reporter Catharine Richert talks about her reporting on the health disparities.

MPR News' Catharine Richert talks about her reporting on disparities black mothers face

African American mothers childbirth

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A man and woman pose with their four children in front of a white wall. 

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Photographs on a scrapbook page and laminated birth plan. 

A boy places his hands on his mother's face as they sing.

A woman stands on the sidewalk in front of the street and brick building. 

For Black mothers and babies, prejudice is a stubborn health risk

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