Criminalization of Miscarriage: Brittany Watts and The Black Maternal Health Crisis

In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the Black Maternal Health Crisis in relation to the most concerning case/situation of Brittany Watts. We discuss the history of nurses who "police" their patients, obstetrical racism and the changes needed to prevent what happened to Brittany Watts from happening again. We stand in Solidarity with Brittany Watts against racial injustice.  Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca! Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Ontario!   Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees who aren't covered by their hospital's group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing! With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP,  is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you'll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one. Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected. Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more! Episode Resources: https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/19/us/brittany-watts-miscarriage-criminal-charge/index.html  https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/01/a-nurse-called-police-after-a-black-woman-miscarried-theres-a-history-to-that/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/11/ohio-woman-miscarriage-criminal-charge-declined/72196038007/ https://www.usatoday.com https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/why-black-women-are-apprehensive-about-pregnancy-and-why-this-matters/ https://ebn.bmj.com/content/early/2024/01/23/ebnurs-2023-103913 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brittany-watts-the-ohio-woman-charged-with-a-felony-after-a-miscarriage-talks-shock-of-her-arrest/ Pre-Order our Upcoming Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/  Follow us! https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrittyNurse  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse