Thank you for participating in this survey on maternal health and experiences among black women in the UK, and specifically in Bradford District & Craven. Black women face unique challenges during pregnancy and childbirth, including disparities in access to quality healthcare, experiences of discrimination and bias from healthcare providers, and a lack of culturally sensitive care. Research has shown that black women are more likely to experience complications during pregnancy and childbirth, and are at higher risk of maternal mortality compared to their white counterparts.

By sharing your experiences, you will help us better understand these issues and work towards improving maternal health services for black women. Your insights are invaluable and will contribute to efforts aimed at ensuring equitable, respectful, and high-quality care for all women.

We recognise how these topics can be sensitive, and we fully appreciate your cooperation and willingness to support with your own experience. Please keep in mind that you can disclose as much or little as you feel comfortable with.
We invite you to visit our website 'Help for you and baby' (click here), as it's full of helpful information, available in different languages, that supports you to track important tests and checks during pregnancy and after your baby is born.

By responding to this survey you consent to your anonymous information being used to understand current challenges and shape future initiatives. If you are concerned about how we use our data, please get in touch with eleonora@thevcsalliance.org.uk.



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