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Black mums fear losing babies if mental health struggles unspoken
Black mothers avoid discussing mental health fears for fear of losing babies, report shows
In brief
Black mothers avoid discussing mental health fears for fear of losing babies, report shows 34% of Black mums worry their babies might be removed if they admit mental health struggles Originally reported by MadeForMums.
Black mums avoid mental health talk
30% of Black mums feel uncomfortable discussing mental health with healthcare providers
“My midwife said the hospital will get back to me which they never did”
Baby removal fears
34% worry their babies might be taken away if they admit mental health struggles
Medical records concerns
50% fear their mental health disclosures will be recorded in medical notes
Stigma and help access
42% cite mental illness stigma and 32% unsure if speaking up leads to real help
Suicide screening gaps
53% of women weren't asked about suicidal thoughts during maternity care
Emergency support gaps
56% didn't know how to access emergency mental health services
Mental health midwife shortage
88% of women never saw a mental health midwife during pregnancy or birth
Support access challenges
37% of Black mums didn't seek mental health support at all during pregnancy or birth
The essence
34% of Black mums worry their babies might be removed if they admit mental health struggles
