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29 | Sent Home While in Labor? The Truth About Way Hospitals Ignore Pregnant Women
Sent home while in labor? You’re not alone — and today we’re talking about why hospitals ignore pregnant women, and what you can do to protect yourself.
This episode breaks down the rise of obstetric violence, why it hits Black women harder, and the steps every mama needs to know before she ever walks through hospital doors.
👩🏽⚕️ In this episode, you’ll learn:✔ Why women in active labor are being dismissed or sent home
✔ What obstetric violence REALLY looks like
✔ Why Black women face this more than anyone else
✔ Why home birth is NOT the solution in the U.S.
✔ The exact phrases to use when you’re not being heard
✔ How to advocate for yourself in the moment
✔ Where to file complaints when the system fails you
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
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APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
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Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
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By Dr. Tiffany WoodusSent home while in labor? You’re not alone — and today we’re talking about why hospitals ignore pregnant women, and what you can do to protect yourself.
This episode breaks down the rise of obstetric violence, why it hits Black women harder, and the steps every mama needs to know before she ever walks through hospital doors.
👩🏽⚕️ In this episode, you’ll learn:✔ Why women in active labor are being dismissed or sent home
✔ What obstetric violence REALLY looks like
✔ Why Black women face this more than anyone else
✔ Why home birth is NOT the solution in the U.S.
✔ The exact phrases to use when you’re not being heard
✔ How to advocate for yourself in the moment
✔ Where to file complaints when the system fails you
✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.
💬 Join the Conversation:
If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.
💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:
Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com
👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.
**********************************************************
APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.com
JOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.com
FREE RESOURCES:
A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0
FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklist
Want to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8
If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn
**********************************************************
Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.