Women tend to downplay symptoms so that they go unreported. When we do finally speak up, our concerns are sometimes dismissed and underplayed, even more so if we are not white aheteror if we are not heteronormative. Unfortunately, this downplaying and dismissiveness has caused grave repercussions, particulary causing a huge increase in the maternal mortality rate in this country. This blog is going to hi-light some times throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey when you absolutely need to speak up and advocate for your care.
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