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What If I Had Trusted the Doctors?

Medical Bias, Maternal Health, and Advocating for Yourself

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Shay Wins
Apr 19, 2025
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At 37 weeks pregnant, I went in for what I thought would be a routine appointment. But as I walked into the hospital, sharp pains shot through my back with every step. When I finally saw my OB, she took one look at me and knew something was wrong.

I was having back contractions. My cervix wasn’t dilated, but my blood pres…

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