A recent Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey released on Tuesday has revealed distressing findings regarding care during pregnancy.&nbsp;One in five women in the United States has&nbsp;reported that she encountered mistreatment, including scoldings, during pregnancy and delivery care at the hands of the nation's health professionals.

<h2>Racial angle to the mistreatment</h2>

The CDC study found that this mistreatment was more prevalent among Black, Hispanic, and multiracial women, as well as those without private insurance coverage.

In a statement, Dr Debra Houry, the CDC's Chief Medical Officer, said that "These data show that we must do better to support moms."

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The CDC's Vital Signs report mentions the various forms of mistreatment. These include instances of women being scolded or shouted at, them not receiving a response to requests for help, and not having their physical privacy protected.&nbsp;

Additionally, many reported that they were on the receiving end of threats to withhold treatments or were pressured into accepting unwanted treatment.

Survey data shows that around 30 per cent of Black women, 29 per cent of Hispanic women, and 27 per cent of multiracial women reported mistreatment during their maternity care experiences.&nbsp;

<h2>What would improving pregnancy care do?</h2>

As per the survey that was conducted in April, enhancing the quality of maternity care could play a crucial role in preventing pregnancy-related deaths.

Furthermore, it highlighted how prevalent discrimination was among pregnant women.&nbsp;It noted that "the most common reasons for reported discrimination were age, weight, and income and varied by race/ethnicity."

The survey also found&nbsp;that in general, women tend to hold back from asking questions or concerns to healthcare providers during their maternity care. This hesitation was often due to&nbsp;embarrassment about discussing certain topics, fears that they would be perceived as difficult, or because the providers were rushed.

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Furthermore, the type of insurance coverage held by women also played a part in their pregnancy healthcare experiences.

Pregnant women without insurance — which account for 28 per cent of those surveyed, or those with public insurance (26 per cent) reported higher rates of mistreatment compared to women with private insurance coverage (16 per cent).

Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra stressed that "every mother deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Maternal care is a core component of this nation's health care." He also said, "Bias, stigma, and mistreatment have no place in our healthcare system."

(With inputs from agencies)

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A recent Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey released on Tuesday has revealed distressing findings regarding care during pregnancy. One in five women in the United States has reported that she encountered mistreatment, including scoldings, during pregnancy and delivery care at the hands of the nation's health professionals.

A recent Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey released on Tuesday has revealed distressing findings regarding care during pregnancy. One in five women in the United States has reported that she encountered mistreatment, including scoldings, during pregnancy and delivery care at the hands of the nation's health professionals. Racial angle to the mistreatment The CDC study found that this mistreatment was more prevalent among Black, Hispanic, and multiracial women, as well as those without private insurance coverage. In a statement, Dr Debra Houry, the CDC's Chief Medical Officer, said that "These data show that we must do better to support moms." Also read | Biden compares devastating Maui wildfire to a small house-fire from 2004, tells survivors 'I can relate' The CDC's Vital Signs report mentions the various forms of mistreatment. These include instances of women being scolded or shouted at, them not receiving a response to requests for help, and not having their physical privacy protected. Additionally, many reported that they were on the receiving end of threats to withhold treatments or were pressured into accepting unwanted treatment. Survey data shows that around 30 per cent of Black women, 29 per cent of Hispanic women, and 27 per cent of multiracial women reported mistreatment during their maternity care experiences. What would improving pregnancy care do? As per the survey that was conducted in April, enhancing the quality of maternity care could play a crucial role in preventing pregnancy-related deaths. Furthermore, it highlighted how prevalent discrimination was among pregnant women. It noted that "the most common reasons for reported discrimination were age, weight, and income and varied by race/ethnicity." The survey also found that in general, women tend to hold back from asking questions or concerns to healthcare providers during their maternity care. This hesitation was often due to embarrassment about discussing certain topics, fears that they would be perceived as difficult, or because the providers were rushed. Also read | Few days of scorching heat to push billions in throes of food insecurity: Study Furthermore, the type of insurance coverage held by women also played a part in their pregnancy healthcare experiences. Pregnant women without insurance — which account for 28 per cent of those surveyed, or those with public insurance (26 per cent) reported higher rates of mistreatment compared to women with private insurance coverage (16 per cent). Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra stressed that "every mother deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Maternal care is a core component of this nation's health care." He also said, "Bias, stigma, and mistreatment have no place in our healthcare system." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CDC survey finds disturbing mistreatment of pregnant women by health professionals

Tom Reed, a Republican from New York who was accused of sexual misconduct recently denounced plans to run for reelection next year. A female lobbyist claimed that Reed touched her inappropriately without consent in 2017. On Sunday, he apologised to the woman - Nicolette Davis.

In a statement, 49-year-old Reed said that the incident occurred when he “struggling” in life.&nbsp; He also claimed that the sought help later on in the same year for alcoholism.

In addition, he also apologised to his wife and children and shared plans to dedicate his “time and attention to making amends” for his actions in the past.

Reed was first elected to Congress 2010 and was among the many members of Congress calling for the resignation of New York City’s Governor, Democrat Andrew Cuomo who has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women.

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Earlier in February, Reed announced plans to run against Cuomo if he sought another term. But on Sunday, he retreated and said that he would not seek any office in 2022.&nbsp;

The allegations were published by The Washington Post over the weekend. At that time, the woman was 25 and worked as a lobbyist. When the incident occurred, she was seated next to him at a Minneapolis bar.

According to CNBC, she texted a co-worker at that time, writing that a “drunk congressman is rubbing my back”.

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In his statement, Reed said that the account of the incident was inaccurate. At the same time he wrote - “I was wrong, I am sorry, and I take full responsibility” while saying that his “behaviour caused her pain”.

Reed was once the mayor of Corning in New York.

Tom Reed, a Republican from New York who was accused of sexual misconduct recently denounced plans to run for reelection next year. A female lobbyist claimed that Reed touched her inappropriately without consent in 2017.

Tom Reed, a Republican from New York who was accused of sexual misconduct recently denounced plans to run for reelection next year. A female lobbyist claimed that Reed touched her inappropriately without consent in 2017. On Sunday, he apologised to the woman - Nicolette Davis. In a statement, 49-year-old Reed said that the incident occurred when he “struggling” in life. He also claimed that the sought help later on in the same year for alcoholism. In addition, he also apologised to his wife and children and shared plans to dedicate his “time and attention to making amends” for his actions in the past. Reed was first elected to Congress 2010 and was among the many members of Congress calling for the resignation of New York City’s Governor, Democrat Andrew Cuomo who has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women. Also read: NY state Assembly hires top law firm for Cuomo investigation Earlier in February, Reed announced plans to run against Cuomo if he sought another term. But on Sunday, he retreated and said that he would not seek any office in 2022. The allegations were published by The Washington Post over the weekend. At that time, the woman was 25 and worked as a lobbyist. When the incident occurred, she was seated next to him at a Minneapolis bar. According to CNBC, she texted a co-worker at that time, writing that a “drunk congressman is rubbing my back”. Also read: How Cuomo’s team tried to tarnish one of his accusers In his statement, Reed said that the account of the incident was inaccurate. At the same time he wrote - “I was wrong, I am sorry, and I take full responsibility” while saying that his “behaviour caused her pain”. Reed was once the mayor of Corning in New York.

Republican Tom Reed apologises to woman for misconduct; says won't run against Cuomo

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CDC survey finds disturbing mistreatment of pregnant women by health professionals

Republican Tom Reed apologises to woman for misconduct; says won't run against Cuomo