Committed to Highlighting and Changing Black Maternal Health Outcomes in the UK. Supporting Parents And Health Professionals With Our Resources #fivexmore
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Today we’re proud to share the UK’s largest ever report into Black women’s maternity experiences.
Over 1,100 Black women responded to our survey, and what they told us is deeply concerning.
This report tells a story of feeling ignored, dismissed, and mistreated.
It’s time to do better #FiveXMore #blackmereport
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The latest @mbrrace report published today reveals ongoing maternal health disparities in the UK. Black women are 2.3 times more likely to die in pregnancy or shortly after. While some progress is seen, we still have a long way to go for true equity.
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At @fivexmore_ Five X More, we’re here for you. Explore our app and website for free resources and support. Please do not ignore concerning symptoms and seek professional help if needed.
#MaternalHealth #MBRRACE2025 #FiveXMore #BlackMaternalHealth
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Thank you @bmj_latest
More than half (54%, 458) of black women had problems with healthcare professionals during their pregnancy, while 28% (237) reported being discriminated against, in a survey of maternity services in the UK by @fivexmore
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Thank you @StylistMagazine for featuring us and the report launched today on Black maternity experiences. stylist.co.uk/health/black-w…
The UK maternity system is still failing Black women, landmark report confirms
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Thank you @UKWomensHealth for featuring the Black Maternity Experiences report and its findings today. Read the full story here womenshealthmag.com/uk/healt…
28% of Black women report discrimination during maternity care, warns new report womenshealthmag.com/uk/healt…
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Thank you @BBCRadioLondon Shay Kaur Grewal for having us on the show to discuss our report and findings just now!
You can listen back here bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002fr3…
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It was so great speaking to @BBCNuala @BBCWomansHour hour earlier today about the launch of our @fivexmore Black maternity experiences report. Download the full report here fivexmore.org/black-maternit…
'No one believed I was in labour'
Black women in the UK face disproportionately high risks during pregnancy, childbirth & the postnatal period, according to a report by the community interest company Five X More.
Five X More’s co-founder @TinukeAwe joined @bbcnuala ⬇️
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We caught up with @BBCNuala earlier today on @womenshourto discuss our report findings and recommendations.
Have a listen back here to find out more
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Thank you @GMB for covering our groundbreaking report in this mornings show
Black women face disproportionately higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth according to a report out today. More than half said they faced challenges with healthcare professionals, and more than a quarter reported experiencing discrimination.
Gargy Patel report.
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Thank you @tobithomas_ @guardian for writing about powerful report. Full article can be found here: theguardian.com/society/2025…
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Thank you @ShaunLintern for this powerful piece on our report that launched earlier today. Full article can be read here thetimes.com/article/b8d4908…
Black women are subjected to racist treatment on NHS maternity wards, @wesstreeting says as a new report by @fivexmore tomorrow details the experiences of hundreds of women. The Sunday Times has the preview:
thetimes.com/article/b8d4908…
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Today we’re proud to share the UK’s largest ever report into Black women’s maternity experiences.
Over 1,100 Black women responded to our survey, and what they told us is deeply concerning.
This report tells a story of feeling ignored, dismissed, and mistreated.
It’s time to do better #FiveXMore #blackmereport
fivexmore.org/black-maternit…
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Only 20% of women said they were told how to make a complaint. Only 8% went on to do so. The system isn’t just broken it’s hard to challenge and without clear routes for to address this, trust is lost. #fivexmore #blackmereport
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This new report builds on our landmark findings from 2022. Since then, we’ve seen announcements, taskforces, TV storylines, and even a government inquiry. But the truth is, many women are still having the same harmful experiences.
That’s why this data matters. #fivexmore #blackmereport
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So proud to have worked on this! Please share with all the parents and health professionals in your networks
Today, we launch a co-produced resource to help parents spot signs of jaundice in babies with dark skin tones. It will be shared with every maternity & neonatal service across the country and across primary care.
You can download it here: nhsrho.org/resources/a-paren…
ALT Image of the coproduced parents’ guide to recognising jaundice in Black and Brown babies. Includes photographs to support and information on where and how to seek help.
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Do you know how to spot Jaundice on Black babies?
We’ve been working behind the scenes on a new resource designed to support and empower Black and Brown parents and it’s finally here.
In collaboration with Bliss, NHS Medway, Kent and Medway Neonatal Network, NHS England South East, and the Race & Health Observatory, we’re proud to share ‘A Parent’s Guide to Recognising Jaundice in Black and Brown Babies’.
@Blisscharity @HelenGbinigie @NHSKentMedway @Medway_NHS_FT @angie_velinor @tegaedr
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We know that jaundice can present differently on darker skin, and that many families have felt overlooked or dismissed when raising concerns. This new poster breaks down the signs of jaundice into simple, digestible steps, with specific guidance on what to look for and when to seek help.
#BlackMaternalHealth #NeonatalCare #JaundiceAwareness #ParentEmpowerment #HealthEquity #BlackAndBrownBabies #FiveXMore #BlissCharity #TransformingChange #InfantHealth #HealthcareForAll
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