"Silenced Suffering: CDC Report Affirms Women's Trauma in Birth Mistreatment"

Women who have experienced mistreatment during pregnancy and childbirth are speaking out after a CDC report highlighted the prevalence of such incidents. The report includes cases of ignored requests for help, physical restraint, violations of privacy, and coerced or unwanted treatments. Mistreatment during maternity care has historically been underreported and unaddressed, contributing to the high maternal mortality rate in the US, particularly among Black and Hispanic women. Advocates are calling for increased awareness, training, and a shift in societal attitudes to ensure respectful and patient-centered care during childbirth.