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Improving obstetric care for Black patients

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By: Response by Tracy Wilson, DNP, MBe, MSN-Ed., FNP-C, RN

As a labor and delivery nurse, I’ve witnessed some of my Black obstetric patients suffer negative outcomes during their birthing experiences from what I believe were unnecessary and preventable complications. I’m not sure how to assist my patients properly without fear of consequences. What can I do to help my patients—both mothers and babies—experience better outcomes?

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