‘I’m dreading birthing in such a system’: what Indigenous women globally think of birth care and what they’d like to see instead

Nina Sivertsen; Susan Smith; Tahlia Johnson

‘I’m dreading birthing in such a system’: what Indigenous women globally think of birth care and what they’d like to see instead

Nina Sivertsen, Susan Smith, Tahlia Johnson

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Abstract

Pregnancy and having a baby can be a special time. And families want to feel safe and trust their maternity care.

But when we reviewed the evidence, we found many Indigenous families globally face unfair treatment during pregnancy and birth. This can include racism, neglecting cultural aspects of their care, or using health care poorly designed to accommodate their needs.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 26 Jun 2025

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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

Keywords

Indigenous families
pregnancy
childbirth
lived experience
racism
health inequalities

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‘I’m dreading birthing in such a system’: what Indigenous women globally think of birth care and what they’d like to see instead

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