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A female professional athlete delivers a powerful monologue recounting her harrowing experience of medical neglect, exploring themes of racial bias, fear, survival, and systemic failure as she fights to be heard and receive life-saving care. (LEAD).

A doula recounts a tragic story of medical negligence and systemic racism in maternal healthcare, emphasizing the disproportionate risks Black women face during childbirth and the need for advocacy to prevent preventable deaths. (LEAD).

(25) This is the story of Amelia, a young woman navigating a challenging pregnancy, highlighting her struggles with dismissive medical professionals during her labor, and the emotional toll of not being heard, finds solace in her mother and a compassionate surgeon. (LEAD).

This is a dialogue between two Black women discussing the story of a pregnant woman who was sterilized without her consent, exploring themes of injustice, medical ethics, systemic racism, and the importance of empathy in healthcare and our society. (LEAD).

(20) A young woman recounts her emotional childbirth experience, highlighting the relief and comfort brought by a Spanish-speaking doctor who connected with her, breaking language barriers and fostering trust during a vulnerable moment. (LEAD).

A woman recounts her traumatic experiences of sexual assault, inadequate medical care during pregnancy and childbirth, and the systemic racism, indifference, and lack of support she endured, highlighting her feelings of fear, inequality, and helplessness. (LEAD).

A woman delivers a heartfelt monologue reflecting on the racial biases and systemic challenges her family faces, including her husband's experiences navigating to receive fair treatment, her fears for her sons' safety, and a traumatic encounter during childbirth where racial prejudice nearly cost her life. (LEAD).

An epidemiologist shares a powerful posthumous monologue highlighting her accomplishments, addressing health disparities and how systemic neglect during postpartum care led to her untimely death. (LEAD).

A woman shares her traumatic experience of being dismissed and disrespected by a white doula during childbirth, highlighting systemic biases and the lack of support faced by Black mothers in medical settings. (LEAD).

A Latina neonatologist reflects on the challenges of gaining trust from Black and Latina mothers in a strained healthcare system. (LEAD).

A midwife reflects on the biases and systemic inequalities in healthcare, particularly towards marginalized patients. (LEAD).