Advocates push for fair pregnancy care in Rockford area amid rising deaths, racial gaps

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) – Caryssa Douglas faced health issues following the birth of her daughter.

“I feel like I had to really push for things,” recalled the Roscoe mom. “I actually searched on the internet to find out what was going on and kind of brought it to my doctor.”

Douglas claimed her doctor brushed aside the concerns. She described the event as one of an innumerable amount where medical professionals overlooked the worries of Black women…

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