"Alarming Rates of Mistreatment in Maternity Care Revealed by CDC Report"

A survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that one in five women experienced mistreatment during their most recent pregnancy, including verbal abuse, unanswered requests for help, and threats to withhold treatment. The survey also found that nearly a third of respondents faced discrimination based on factors such as age, weight, income, and race/ethnicity. The study highlights disparities in mistreatment based on race and insurance coverage, with Black and Hispanic women being more affected. The CDC recommends hiring diverse workforces and improving communication with patients to address these issues. The report did not directly link mistreatment to maternal mortality rates, but emphasized the need for better understanding and reporting of concerns to reduce pregnancy-related complications.