Here’s how medical racism shows up at regular doctor visits for Black women: • Being told your pain is “normal” or “not that bad” • Rushed appointments with no real answers • Not being offered all treatment options • Being stereotyped as “strong” so they ignore real symptoms • Being blamed for your health problems without real tests • Delayed diagnoses because they don’t take you seriously What you can do: • Bring someone with you • Write down your symptoms + questions • Speak up and ask direct questions like: “What else could this be?” “What are my options?” • Ask for everything in writing • Switch doctors if they don’t listen • Trust your gut. You deserve to be heard. It’s Black Maternal Health Week and we’re still fighting for our lives. #BlackMaternalHealth #BMHW #ListenToBlackWomen #ProtectBlackMothers #storytimegrwm