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#TheNest: Overcoming racial injustices in maternity care

In A fairer start
25 Oct 2022 14:00 – 14:30
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To mark Black History Month, we spotlighted the experts and initiatives close to our work, on our audio conversation series #TheNest on #TwitterSpaces.

Racial injustices that occur during maternity care can have lasting implications on parents, newborns and the trajectory of their family life. How can overcome them?

We were joined by Benash Nazmeen, Midwife, Co-Director of the Association of South Asian Midwives and Chair of the Sheffield Maternity Cooperative, Community of Cultures and Co-Chair for the Racial Injustice in UK Maternity Services Inquiry by Birth Rights Charity.

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Hessy Elliott

Senior Analyst, A Fairer Start
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Benash Nazmeen

Midwife, Co-Director of the Association of South Asian Midwives and Chair of the Sheffield Maternity Cooperative, Community of Cultures and Co-Chair for the Racial Injustice in UK Maternity Services Inquiry by Birth Rights Charity.

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25 Oct 2022 14:00 – 14:30
#TheNest

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