Candace Doby: Advocacy starts with selecting the right doctor, and can extend well beyond labor and delivery. But it’s not always easy to do. (via KnowYourValue)
In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, which is April 11–17, and aims to raise awareness around racial inequities in maternal health I wanted to share my own experience, in addition to other Black women who had children later in life.
Back in 2022, Dr. Eiesha Williamson, a serial entrepreneur, had her second daughter at 40. And, like Tiffany, she prioritized finding the right doctor, which, for her, meant switching providers for her second pregnancy.When Eiesha, who lives in Portsmouth, Virginia, was pregnant with her first child at 38 years old, she was told she wouldn't be able to have additional kids and would likely need a hysterectomy after delivering.
I was conflicted. Afterall, doctors are experts and have seen more pregnancies and deliveries than me. They were well-versed about risks and circumstances that I was just discovering. I asked, though, if there were other options we could consider, and not surprisingly, there were. I learned I didn't technically need a continuous insulin drip until I started active labor.
That experience, however, presented Liana with another invitation to advocate for herself, one that she immediately accepted. After receiving local anesthesia, her doctors poked to ensure she couldn't feel anything. But, she could, and she told them. The doctor's tried to reassure her that what she thought was pain was actually pressure.
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