The Stories We Tell: Black Women’s Narratives of Agency, (Dis)Respect, and Resistance During Prenatal Care

Nicole L. Harris, Kimberly Fryer, Aisha Durham, College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Board-Certified OB, GYN and Maternal Health Scholar, Department of Communication, University of South Florida

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on July 30, 2025

Abstract

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More than 30% of Black women report experiencing disrespect and mistreatment, such as being dismissed, ignored, or verbally abused, and up to 40% endure racism during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Epidemiological studies of disrespectful care are ...