Mother discharged from hospital while in labor shares her story & advocates for change

from Rooted in Progress with Deanne King

Mercedes and Leon Wells are sharing their heartbreaking story of being forced to leave an Indiana hospital while in active labor. Together, the Wells describe delivering their baby on the side of the road and how they are now pushing for change. Tampa nurse and doula, Yamel Belen, shares how this happens far too often and how healthcare professionals can lessen disparities in Black maternal health. ----- Connect with Rooted in Progress! Rooted in Progress on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zeThMU Rooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66m Rooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3VLrRHg

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