'He butchered her' | Judge Glenda Hatchett talks daughter-in-law's death giving birth

Four years ago, 11Alive published the story of Kira Johnson - a mother who gave birth to her second child and, within 12 hours, died from a hemorrhage.
Her mother-in-law is Judge Glenda Hatchett.
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[@smhhardy6580]

I had my first child at 40. My husband noticed the blood in the catheter too, my mom was in the room and they knew something was wrong. Thank God that the nurse and doctors who acted fast...I was losing blood and pretty fast. I was in and out of consciousness...they wheeled me back into surgery. Thank you God for the opportunity to see and raise my little girl.

[@Peace2dagawdz]

Wow

[@geminiharris74]

Thank u Jesus 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. I'm so happy tht God kept u love 🫶🏾🙌🏾🥰

[@geminiharris74]

@@Msangel06 Sorry🥹🥹🥹. I pray tht GOD give u a change of heart love🙏🏾 hvein' a baby doesn't hve ANYTHING TO WITH ACHES & PAIN, U r GOIN' to go thru tht ANYWAY LOVE 🫶🏾. Thnx💋 #BLESSUP🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@leeleemee]

@@Msangel06I understand. Full time parenting is not for everyone. There are many ways to mother. Your family, friends, coworkers, neighbors would welcome occasional help with childcare 😊. You could also volunteer in many ways if you ever wanted to get the child caretaker experience. Follow your inner instincts 👏🏽.

[@latoriarichardson6754]

But, what caused you to bleed internally to start with?

[@kaerose7358]

I nearly died giving birth. I lived to tell my story by God’s grace. I checked in around 4p bled internally until 145a. They only did an emergency c-section because my baby stopped moving. I fought for my life. This is a real thing happening to women. I haven’t lived a normal life since.

[@Mazi511]

especially black women!

[@AminaPhilosophy]

What race was your doctor and nurse team?

[@comfynlux5695]

i’m so sorry this terrible

[@s.malone2849]

💐💐💐❤️‍🩹💐💐💐

[@MandyAliens]

I’m so sorry Angel . God bless you

[@ShawnaJones80]

My last pregnancy they nicked my bladder as well during my c-section. My doctor was a black female. She caught it and I had great treatment. I feel horrible about her daughter in law and the many other families who’ve gone through the same.

[@chelleweatherspoon2226]

Awesome! I had 2 black female ob GYN s as well. We need them so much

[@TaliaJUDAH]

Same. That was a deal breaker. A BLACK WOMEN OB/GYN was my first and only goal when researching and choosing a physician to care for myself and unborn, now six year old healthy s🌞n. THEY do not care for US properly. The judge did well here!

[@BlackStump172]

What has the skin colour to do with this case ?

[@MusiqTruth]

@@BlackStump172because studies have shown that non-black doctors often ignore the symptoms of black patients, ignoring our pain, and not believing us when we share what we are experiencing. Respectfully, if you would’ve taken a moment to search Google Scholar, you would’ve found several scholarly research papers and articles provided that show significant and extensive research on this phenomenon and why many Black people have chosen to seek out black doctors for this reason. Studies have shown, we literally die as a result of doctors who do not listen to or believe us, and lack empathy when it comes to black patients. So, to answer your question: this is why color/ race is a factor there. This woman was given subpar care and ignored.

[@idontcare1481]

@@BlackStump172nothing. So many black people think white people are racist and it couldn’t be farther from the truth. They have nothing to back it up with either. I guess it’s something they’ve been taught but it is they who are the only ones keeping racism alive today!

[@dahliarivera8053]

I had our last child at 38 via emergency c-section. I did leave the hospital, but 1 week to the day I gave birth I had to be rushed by ambulance as I woke up to nurse my 1 week old baby, I laid in a pool of my own blood. Luckily my mom who was there spending time with us is a nurse at Emory University Hospital immediately realized what was happening and called 911. My husband was in a complete state of shock with all the blood lost he saw. Anyway, 2 blood transfusions, emergency surgery and 4 day stay in ICU I made it back home ALIVE! They claimed I had an aneurysm on my uterus. I had a 1 out of 3 chance of surviving. My doctor was very negligent when cutting me open he nicked me with the scalpel and almost killed me. I had doctors and nurses from differ areas of the hospital come to see me because they were in disbelief that I lived. My blood was purple, meaning my blood level was a 5 and the danger level is a 6. I was dying! The worse feeling I’ve ever experienced in my life. I don’t speak often about it, but please speak up! If something like this has happened to you please speak up! It may save another woman’s life! ✨❤️

[@MariaPiedadChoreographer]

❤❤❤ very happy you're here

[@bonnieblood3983]

I am so glad you made it! What a scary thing to go through!💝

[@Earthbound369]

I'm totally in shock to hear women are dying from C-sections!! WTF??

[@billiecheston3985]

😢❤l

[@TWLogik]

Glad you made it through. But I think the big issue is that they are using C Sections predominantly on BW even if they are healthy like her. And it's not bcse it is needed but bcse they can charge more. That's why I think they get up in arms when BW have their children at home. Then they try to take the baby away or use fear tactics to ensure you goto the hospital the next time. I personally think it's a traumatic experience for the baby bcse they weren't intended to be birth that way. That should be the last resort.

[@CourageUnderFire87]

I’m so glad she making a point to mention her daughter in law was NOT overweight and was HEALTHY!

[@toombs6287]

What if she was she deserved to die if she was overweight?

[@bville4life959]

Really?

[@CourageUnderFire87]

@@bville4life959 Yes for the racist idiots who think that fetal maternal death among black women are all due to being “fat” and unhealthy.

[@kumiriley5602]

​@@bville4life959Yes, really. It's an excuse the medical industry loves to use. So, it's great she pointed that out.

[@bville4life959]

@@kumiriley5602 she was pointing out what a great person she was. Weight is blamed for a lot of things but malpractice and negligence isn’t one of them.

[@nykeshatutt1122]

I had 2 C-sections with no complications and was delivered by a Black Male Doctor. I want to thank and praise the most high ❤️🙏🏽

[@leeleemee]

Amen.

[@luvu2pieces10]

Same here. I love my OB. 🫶🏾

[@loisbullock3151]

So happy things worked out for you. My sister died due to negligence after child birth

[@tprophesys5373]

Amen🙌

[@1010QUEEN7]

Me too ❤

[@marcirobins5144]

My daughter was on the childbirth floor where every woman during labor and delivery suffered complications. I stayed with my daughter and son-in-law and raised the banner for right treatment. She survived, but not without an adverse outcome. Parents, stand in the gap for your daughter and family.

[@happybutterfly7124]

So sorry to hear about what happened to Judge Hatchett's daughter-in-law. I'm thankful that almost 52 years ago an alert doctor figured out quickly why I passed out when the aides got me up the morning after my son was born. I still remember her saying, "She's hemorrhaging!" and immediately got to work on giving me blood. They gave me blood for 2 days straight. I was so sick that when a baby nurse brought my son in, the doctor told her, "Take him back. She can't have him now." Thank God for major oversight now bc of the efforts of Judge Hatchett and her son. 🙏

[@tarautubelover5903]

50 years ago had better health professionals and health disparities were not as high. They now teach DRs to treat the majority of the USA population they care nothing about others

[@GenaGilder]

That’s crazy because the doctor nicked my bladder during the c-section with my son in 2018. Thankfully, they noticed right away and fixed it. I lost a lot of blood and had to get two blood transfusions. 🙏🏼 to the Hatchett family and all families that have lost mothers due to hospital negligence.

[@marygoff3332]

Glad you are okay. This is so egregious! This woman was left to bleed internally for hours. I hope to God they got a multi-million $ settlement, but NOTHING can replace a mommy. 😢

[@latoriarichardson6754]

Wow, that's terrible! Glad you made it out alive!

[@margohohn9803]

Wow, so sad. Thanks for sharing this.. Thanks for speaking out, and holding all accountable for their malpractice and negligence.

[@rayecaters2u]

That was a lawsuit. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@stayhydrated8321]

The problem is, they noticed right away in this case too, however they failed to react promptly

[@qthatrucker7310]

This happened to me after my last c-section. I started urinating straight blood a week after leaving the hospital. Went to the ER and was checked into the hospital. They said the Dr bruised my bladder. Thank GOD it cleared up and I’m alive. This it’s heartbreaking.

[@Tasha4love]

Same to me as well. But I made them do test before I left.

[@loisbullock3151]

I am so glad you pulled through. . Unfortunately I loss my sister 24 years ago. She died 3 days after giving birth.

[@rozzie5651]

@@loisbullock3151 so sorry for your loss. Did you look into that? The reason and why?

[@gwendolynspence8204]

I'm so sorry. I believe my mom and dad were neglected in 2022 and 2023. They died seven months apart in the same hospital. I couldn't get the Drs notes on my mother due to disagreements with my family members. I'm still hurting and don't trust most doctors. So sorry for everyone who has lost a loved one due to negligence. ❤

[@loisbullock3151]

@@gwendolynspence8204 my sympathies & condolences to you as well. May The Most High strengthen you, as well as heal your hurt & pain.

[@dawnlee9927]

The Judge voice has always been so soothing 😢 justice to her family ❤

[@chamdeezy532]

Giving birth, whether vaginally or via C-section is in and of itself more than some realize. It’s so sad and utterly ridiculous that women can’t go in healthy and come out safely because of NEGLIGENT healthcare providers. They’re the opposite of what they supposedly stand for. My prayers are going up and my heart goes out to Judge Hatchett, Charles and those precious children. Thanks so much for sharing your story and for advocating! 🙏🏽❤️

[@satindoll7300]

This issue needs to be talked about more and more and more. With all these incompetent medical staff I'm afraid to get any type of surgery. I hope to not ever have to need it.

[@Plantingbetterseeds]

Unfortunately, I did, and I'm paying for it to this day.

[@lindawilliams8715]

@@Plantingbetterseeds God bless you...🙏

[@jlark639]

That's what I am always hoping cause these doctors are overworked and losing sight

[@jlark639]

@latenighttalkwithbabymoma7700 What when mothers kill they bsbies?

[@jlark639]

Asked her about ptsd

[@manestage5403]

I'm tired of the medical complaints of black women not being taken seriously. I too know someone who died shortly after giving birth. On one hand, my heart breaks for this family, on the other hand, I'm glad Judge Hachett is using her voice to bring awareness to such a gut-wrenching topic. We don't feel pain any differently than other patients, nor are our bodies any more resilient than others at the hand of incompetent hospital staff.

[@geendolynguidry1468]

AMEN‼️💯🙏🏽🙌🏿

[@BohemothWatts-vz1lc]

The legal term is "Medical Discrimination."

[@chelleweatherspoon2226]

Yes, I have a friend who lost her sister who the medical professionals did not take seriously when she told them she could not breathe while giving birth and she died. It was senseless.

[@TradBarbie]

It happened to me too sweetie. Also, one of my babies was dropped on video. See my eyes and skin? 🤦🏻‍♀️ No one gives a f about anyone, really. Ya'll think it's you, but it's *them.* I work in medicine, and so does my family, we're the types that *actually* care and we wouldn't *dream* of caring less because of someone's *skin.* I just now had to count which of my clients were not vvh×te and I literally didn't notice how many weren't until now. It was many and I loved them all as much as possible and took awesome care of them equally.

[@TradBarbie]

​@@chelleweatherspoon2226I have a friend who lost her sister from bariatric surgery and they have blonde hair and blue eyes. This is a problem with not caring about humans.

[@dr.kimberlytaylor3599]

This is outrageous, when my daughter delivered her baby. I was afraid for her because of this. I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@marcus1282]

Saw her son speak about this. He was awesome and honored his late wife with this story. Grown men were crying in that room. Everyone should hear him speak. It was absolutely heartbreaking

[@dotsan8543]

Judge Hatchett I am shaking all over ! So sorry this happened not only to your family but ANY family.

[@leeleemee]

I feel the same. This story is terrifying. I’m grateful that she’s able to use her celebrity status to reach so many. My heart cries 💔 for her family and so many others.

[@anniejones1754]

Thank God attention is now being brought to the inhumane treatment of Black women surrounding this issue. Continued prayers to Judge Hatchett's family.

[@quitTHACOOPTIN]

Would very much like to believe or even hope that, that is true...idk...waiting to s👀 but that's all the ever happens, waiting... Been happening undercover SOOOOOOOOOOOOO long & talked about SOOOOOOOOOOOOO long, like way b4 covid...And s👀 how treatment was during covid...🤔 idk, ppl need to get their minds right & realize every individual, regardless is a human being no more & no less than any other individual no matter the complexion... Don't let the complexion, give a complex... God Bless You, Always 🙏

[@blanchdubois398]

Oh stop with the racism everything isnt racist

[@leongardner710]

​@blanchdubois398 facts! facts! not l think, but absolutely facts. So get out of your feels...can't change anything, when you refuse to face IT. history has shown who suffered, n it's in history books, but you got to read...

[@quitTHACOOPTIN]

@@blanchdubois398 Its not the (r) word totally but also Stigmata's... Some have been passed down since slavery... Like blk ppl have thicker skin, so they feel less pain, they have a higher tolerance for pain, they exaggerate to get drugs, blk are made different so they can handle the pain... Many others that ppl dr & nurses, come to believe/perceive as truths, no matter how outlandish they seem or are... And some haven't ever dealt w/ blk ppl b4, so its even easier to have those, opinions... and sometimes pain is Imaginary until other ppl who arent blk also start to complain then its taken seriously...complain... times when the narrative &/or language changes to portray the same situation but more Positively & someone to blame as fault...but blk ppl its their fault...

[@melian7403]

​@@blanchdubois398Indians hate Black people and they're becoming doctors in our land, you think they're gonna be nice to them? 😂

[@candyjamaican]

Black woman here, had 3 c-sections in northern Japan and also felt like we weren’t taken seriously. The first baby was 11 pounds (5kg) and it wasn’t until I started loosing consciousness that my husband getting angry that they went & got the doc. I did give him a piece of my mind in patois between my contractions.

[@cathybrown9398]

This exact thing happened to my Daughter, 10 months ago. They left her in labor too long, before taking her in for an emergency C section, which they botched. She lost Souch blood, after the C section, they had to immediately do a complete hysterectomy to stop the bleeding. The Doctor's admitted to nicking her, and acknowledged how close they came to losing her! So very sorry for your loss.

[@joytoyouandme4593]

Absolutely unacceptable- he should lose his medical license. The money will never be enough, but it may help the family push forward. My God continue to comfort and hold the family, especially these two little boys.

[@AmorFati333]

He still working and living his life smh worked with him

[@helgabluestone2407]

It's not just the doctor. It's the system hiding his mistake.

[@suziboggus5206]

Judge Hatchett was/is one fantastic lady! My son and I came before her when I was trying to get custody of him. His birth mother had passed away and his father was not a very good parent. His line of thought was that the kids were big enough to take care of themselves, which they weren't!! Judge Hatchett gave me temporary custody. She was very polite, and, she made us feel comfortable coming before her. I am so grateful to her for that!

[@khismet]

It would be so awesome if we had another few dozen of Judge Hatchett's across this nation! Can you imagine the difference it would make? She's most capable and compassionate, what an inspiration.🌺

[@cortneyeverett6927]

🗣REPENT ISRAELITES! All the praise to the most high YAHAWAH AND HIS SON YAHAWASHI🛸🤴🏽🦁⌛️ The so called black man, Latina, and Native Americans are the Israelites. Yahawah chosen people. That are scattered in all nations through our fathers. Making them Israelite foreigners/Scattered sheep/The multitudes “But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Deuteronomy 7:6 “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.” Joel 2:27 “And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed. Wisdom of Solomon 8:5 “If riches be a possession to be desired in this life; what is richer than wisdom, that worketh all things?

[@leeleemee]

💐Much respect to you for taking those steps to care for and protect your child ❤️.

[@lexthegrayrose4778]

Literally had my stomach cut open to remove a cyst the size of a grapefruit (emergency surgery) and I was being discharged the hospital doctor told me she would only give me two days of leave from work. I asked for another opinion and the doctor and nurses were all nasty to me. Go in for my follow up a week later and I tell her, an Indian woman, the pain I’m in back at work and she is LIVID. She said I need to take off work immediately because it takes 6-8 weeks to heal from my surgery. I woke up during surgery. Had root canals that were so painful I wouldn’t go back to the dentist for 10 years. I’m very careful about my providers now.

[@antoinettewood6429]

This is horrifying…… and to think this has been going on for years is heartbreaking . No one should have to endure this kind of abuse and suffering ……hopefully this case will shine a light on the matter and this injustice will cease.

[@karendorsey4780]

This is so common. After Judge Hatchett’s daughter in law passed. A Black Doctor who gave birth in Indiana suffered the same neglect. She was a Doctor! So it’s really bad!! It maybe late , but it’s getting the attention that is needed. Prayers for Judge Hatchett and her family!🙏🏽

[@brianal7143]

I'm so sorry this happened to this young woman. I applaud them for never giving up on justice for her, the hospital and staff were outrageously negligent. Prayers up for them and anyone else affected by these tragedies ❤

[@GoldySteffes-ew2ew]

I've watched this woman's court show since Day 1 she has a genuine care for people and animals! To see this pain on her face right now is breaking My heart to lose family member that way traumatic 😥😰

[@luvinwhitney]

I'm glad she is still advocating for Kira. She was such a sweetheart 😢

[@ms.inspiration385]

Definitely negligence on the part of the hospital, the doctor and the entire staff who ignored their pleas for help. Anytime there is blood in the catheter (at least a significant amount), there is a problem. Just wow! Prayers to the entire family particularly the husband and sons.

[@workingthrumyissues]

I hate that her family is going through this. It was totally avoidable. Deepest Condolences .

[@teresabrown5482]

If it wasn't for my family and I being in nursing...We Saved Our Mothers Life. We Told Them What To Do...🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@serenitysealed485]

I am so sorry that this was allowed to happen. It is horrendous. It never should have happened. My heart breaks for you and your family.

[@vanessadobbins2963]

My condolences to you Judge Hatchett, your son and grandson's. Your right, no amount of money will right the wrong done to your daughter in law. God bless you and your family!!!!!!!!!

[@laurice8056]

I’m so hurt about the loss of Kira and the painful hole that it’s left in her family’s heart. Especially her two sons. But I’m grateful for the fight that Judge Hatchet and Kira’s family endured so that other women wouldn’t have the same fate. Kira didn’t die in vain.

[@blessed7015]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾Thanks to Judge Hatchett and family for sharing this tragic story. She is advocating for others!

[@TracyAllenVideos]

I’m so sorry they had to experience that 😔 My dad‘s first wife died after having my little brother. Childbirth is not always so wonderful🙏🏾💝

[@denisemoody3268]

Women, especially of color are often disregarded and dismissed, and ignored! My Aunt died during childbirth.

[@richelleverootis5822]

This is horribly accurate and it is disgustingly horrible. I cant speak for all hospitals but as a former nursing staff at one i saw this myself.

[@tonyortiz1890]

Absolutely no doubt about this, too many times I’ve heard Doctors and nurses saying oh they’re on Medicare or some sort of assistance, and they assume this about people of color, and we receive shite medical care. I remember having a back injury, and the first thing a Doctor told me was I was not receiving any narcotics. I was dumbfounded, I informed this devil I didn’t want narcotics, I wanted my injury treated.

[@denisemoody3268]

@@richelleverootis5822 It is horrible, my late mom was a nurse and two of my daughters are as well, I've heard horror stories, even a few of my Physician's admitted it, the Hippocratic Oath means nothing!!!!!

[@sherrig5256]

I was traumatized during my first C-section when the white surgeon and anesthesiologist ignored me when I repeatedly told them my stomach was not yet numb. The surgeon rushed along with the surgery and I very painfully felt the burning long incision, every stretch and pull to get my daughter out, and each and every stich to sew me up! 😢😡 My family doctor kept apologizing to me for the bad experience she witnessed and his "lack of bedside manners" (the C-section was not planned). It started off bad when he stuck his fat finger into me to check how far my cervix had dilated right at the obvious height of a strong contraction! I was scarred from that horrible experience and don't think I would have been treated so inhumanely if I were not a Black woman!

[@alyciamarie4163]

@@sherrig5256nah they still would have treated you like shit

[@mabella3437]

I came close losing my life after a C Section 22 years ago God forbid ! Tradergically High morality rate of giving birth in the US !!!! They keep it silent & out of the news !!!! RIP beautiful mom !! So grateful the family is speaking out to raise awareness !!!!

[@pharmacistincharge]

This is such a heartfelt story that I have heard many times through different media outlets over the years. Be your or your families advocate in healthcare and always ask questions and be insistent on being heard.🙏

[@katriina817]

Sincere condolences to your son and your entire family. I pray that your grandbaby is doing well. 😔

[@shesheshe9389]

I was 39, high risk, my water broke at 24 weeks. I was in labor from 24 to 28 weeks. I had my son at week 28. He was 12' long and 2lbs. He was delivered via an emergency c section after I said I felt like I was sitting on something hard. As it turned out I was sitting on his umbilical cord. I told my dr I felt like something hard while sitting up and they rushed me down and found his cord had come out and I was sitting on it. Thank God Dr. Benito Alvarez and Dr Chelly Tufts LISTENED to me (both were Dr.'s of color. One Black and the other Hispanic). I only was able to have one child but he was enough.

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

@@skorpio1119 YES. You know what she meant to type as well as _say_ or you would not have pointed it out.

[@skorpio1119]

@@jaywholoveseveryone1721 THEN WRITE CORRECTLY ! SIMPLE AS THAT. DON'T MATTER WHAT I THINK.

[@user-us3xl6id6t]

Thank you. We are not marking papers.

[@zakiakassam5674]

@@user-us3xl6id6t👍👍👍

[@shesheshe9389]

@@skorpio1119 if u don't get TFOH!! U missing the point playing the GRAMMER POLICE. ITS A TYPO . DID U GET THE GIST, GEST OR JEST OF what I was saying? Or Nah or no. We are talking life and DEATH and you are correcting Grammer.

[@nancynevels2238]

Judge Hatchett, I’m so sorry for your loss,it is horrific! There are no words that can express the pain that this has caused your family. I too was butchered By an orthopedic surgeon in Tulsa ,Oklahoma having a right hip replacement and was left with a leg length discrepancy of about 1&1/2 inches. I now walk with a limp and a cane. Because of this now I need a left hip replacement due to the imbalance in posture and gait. I approached the hospital administration and their “ Tisk Management department sent me a bogus letter saying that the Dr did nothing wrong and that the surgery went well. I had never had an unequal gait in my life until this surgery in 2021. No responsibility was ever taken because I’m A Black Woman in Tulsa, Oklahoma. No other Drs will correct it and no attorney will call me back on it. At least your case will have some recourse. Mine was totally disregarded. God bless you and your family because I know whatever was done to acknowledge and address the wrong you al suffered and are suffering is never going to be enough nor will it ever be forgotten. No amount of financial compensation could Ever Come Close to Compensating your loss.

[@cindikachnic2068]

Oh no …. I am so sorry this happened to you. I had a spinal fusion done a few years back and when they did that they also shattered my pelvis which was the beginning of many years of pain I still deal with. I know that our black community has gone through terrible treatment but it does happen to some of us white women also. It just seems as some of these doctors feel they are better then us and if a “little” mishap occurs … well it’s no big deal. You having a shorter limb, my broken pelvis… when it happens to us lawyers won’t help because they know the doctors insurance can afford the lawyers and us little people cannot. My heart goes out to Judge Hatchett’s family for being able to peruse this and change things. My thoughts are also with you. I’m so sorry this has happened to you. Sending love 💕

[@theredpencil2564]

I'm sorry this happened to you

[@lisabrown9749]

I'm Sorry this happened to you as well

[@beesting1995]

That doesn't look like the judge.

[@finessewright9458]

I would get the news channels involved

[@summerlyric506]

Thank you for bringing this to light. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I am so grateful that my c sections went well.

[@sherrymcclure1675]

Bless you and your family!!! Thank you Ms. Hatchet for your work!!!

[@lindavenable3475]

One of the problems is, that they want to hurry up and send you home too early after a C Section in three days. My Grandsons wife went through this too! She kept complaining about how she was in pain. My daughter suggested to them to give her antibiotics before she left the hospital. Well she had to come back. She passed out, and she started hemorrhaging. My daughter and Grandson rushed her back to the hospital, and they had to give her blood. We believe that they also nicked her bladder too!

[@MsEllaHamilton]

The problem is that they do not believe that black women experience pain, they do not provide adequate attention to black women when they complain, and they do not hold Black women and babies as valuable commodities.

[@YolandaSmith-zs1rl]

I pray the widower and his son's the best. Know that mommy is watching over you and loves. She should be here to watch her boys grow up

[@tmtb80]

Many women suffer with PTSD from their hospital experiences giving birth. They are told it is depression and hormonal, but there is true trama from being powerless and traumatized by the process. It can negatively effect their mothering, their careers, their relationships.....Appalling!

[@nannygranny4]

So sorry for your loss. You have our love and prayers. I thank God that you pursued this not only for the loss of your own but also for many others who had gone unnoticed, and for the right responsible care of others to come. Gods continued blessings to you and your family ❤️ 🙏 ❤️🙏

[@maddyngo2717]

When I was giving birth to my first child , I almost lost life as well . Right after I gave birth to my child , I started feeling super cold and weak. I couldn’t even hold my babies into my arms . I kept saying that something is wrong , but all of the nurses kept saying that my reaction was normal. But, my brother in law insistence and determination to talk to my doctor was God sent because it turned out that I was having a reaction caused by lack of blood. According to my doctor , I had bleed a lot during birthing and he had left instructions to he nurse to put me on blood transmission. Which they failed to do :( This old is crazy !

[@beckyinthebubble]

My grandmother passed due to negligence during surgery. I was in elementary school and she went into the hospital for routine surgery. They sent her home in a day and she was immediately complaining of pain and her color looked off. By the time she got to the hospital, it was too late. She bled to death internally. Turns out the doctor cut her liver during the surgery and sewed her back up. My dad never sued because back then it was not safe for a Black person to do so.

[@mzlady6407]

Truly a travesty💔My condolences😢

[@latoriarichardson6754]

Oh no, that is horrendous! My condolences to your family.

[@nadinechriston896]

Smh😞

[@cynthiaasmond7835]

😮My Lord!!😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏼

[@MsJ_2023]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💜💜💜💜

[@zenadouglas-nash5937]

Thanks for speaking up. My prayers for you and your family.

[@tarahpi7821]

I’m so sorry another woman of color experienced this delivering in a hospital/c section. I could tell that my doctor was setting me up for interventions & a c section BEFORE I ever delivered my baby (second baby. Previous normal healthy first pregnancy and natural delivery). I moved from that state (NY), transferred my care to a wonderful black midwife / support team in TX and had the most beautiful serene 100% natural, home birth (water birth). Most incredible experience of my life. Zero interventions and zero complications. I thank the Most High!

[@latanyagibson8088]

When I gave birth to my son. I nearly died. I had a c section and lost a substantial amount of blood in the OR. Afterwards I was in pain....They said it was normal. They released me 3 days later and I was in and out of the hospital for months. Im so sorry for Judge Hatchetts loss. It was avoidable. If the people who are suppose to care for patients would just learn to LISTEN!

[@user-eo4px2cu4v]

Judge Hadgett and all involved Thank You for making a change for other families. I'm sorry for the pain.

[@kimnicholson4785]

This story makes my heart ache in so many ways!!! Thank you for continuing the fight!

[@jackiem1064]

My aunt died after giving birth. I wasn’t born then, but I can only imagine what happened during that time. I always wondered but no one ever asked questions and we were only told that she died after giving birth. Well, this story has motivated me to investigate what actually happened. My God; this is awful! So thankful to Judge Hatchett for sharing this. I had heard about the negligence to women of color and giving birth and I’m glad this is finally being uncovered. My prayers are with you and your family.

[@MariJohn1267]

My baby sister died because they didn't listen! She had pre-eclampsia. I was almost paralyzed during pregnancy because multiple OB/GYNs would not listen. I told them every visit something was wrong, but they ignored me. Then they call us angry when we have no choice but to raise our voice to be seen or heard. It's not just in pregnancy. It's ALL time. Malcolm X was was RIGHT when he said: “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.”

[@Juicingwjade]

Which is the detriment of this world because all people come from the black woman. Her bones are the oldest found on this planet.

[@oholm09]

Truth 100%

[@woodhullchick]

This.

[@lf1496]

I left America because it is a sick RACIST horror show. I had 4 babies in Rome treated like my doctors own child. Sick monster people, sociopaths😮

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

So true.

[@markandstephaniebrewer3289]

I had a friend who died after child birth. She was feeling really bad and the doctor and nurses said this pain she was feeling was normal. She said no, something is wrong. Two hours later, they finally took her to get imaging but it was too late. She died because the doctors and nurses thought she was drug seeking. Her death was devastating to her husband and daughter. I lost my friend and it changed me for sure. This issue is not just a problem for people of color, my friend was white. The problem is that our nation's Healthcare system is broken. Doctors and nurses are over worked and because of that they can become rushed, which leads to medical errors or worse they just stop caring for the well-being of their patient and only care about getting paid. I can only image how difficult being a doctor is, but no one should be a nurse or doctor because they care about making money. (Edit- one other issue is the for-profit hospital system, if you need proof of this, look at the salary of most hospital administrators. Average is $256,000 but can easily be much higher. Hospitals should not be for profit, they should be for promoting healthy outcomes for their patients.

[@TheShellybaybee]

They always think black women are lying. Kaiser told me that I just wanted to get off work, mind you I’m an Human Resources professional

[@markandstephaniebrewer3289]

@TheShellybaybee It is sick how many women die from childbirth. Women shouldn't have to worry about death while bringing life into the world. Look it up. Here in the USA, more women die during or immediately after childbirth than in Afghanistan. My friends death had such a profound effect on me that I decided not to have any biological children. Thankfully, my husband understood my decision. As my post stated, hospitals should never be for profit. The fact that they are structured that way is scary to me. I avoid them like the plague.

[@PistachiosPurses]

No one wants to say the obvious which is many drs are unqualified to BE ses bc of incompetence. They really don't know what they are doing and/ or they are not very good at what they do. I have personally seen and experienced drs give my kids the wrong diagnosis KNOWS that they were LYING. I even forced a Dr to tell me that he didn't know what he was talking about. Over the decades, the standard of medical care has been consistently ERODING and ppl who are old enough to see the difference can attest to this. It is just a fact of life. I for an initial visit to see an GYN once and was immediately told to remove my clothes. I said NO. I told them I would nIt remove my clothes and be examined in the FIRST VISIT bc I didn't know the Dr and I may not even have liked her so why would I ever do that. Des think they are the experts when it comes to the patients when it is the other way around Patients are the experts on themselves. Drs are just taking educated guesses when it comes to patient care bc no two patients or cases are alike ever.

[@sunnytheboxer.]

I think nurses and doctors are psychopaths and sociopaths and they get off on people dying.

[@dacrib5350]

Yeah I do feel like a lot of them are overworked and take a lot of cases they're not supposed to. My wife got sent almost an hour away from home and at first the doctor told us to find a new office because you could tell she didn't want any unnecessary cases. Slowly she warmed up to my wife and after delivery came by many times to check on her. The nurses would comment that they had rarely seen her show so much care to a patient. She had to make the call for an emergency c section, it was my wife's first baby, but it was the right one. She healed up really great now almost a year later. It's sad to hear that not everyone gets good care and treatment .. we were blessed with a beautiful boy and I often think about every person involved at the hospital, even the nurses who handed him to me that I only met for a few seconds. They all seemed so happy for us.

[@70Sapphires]

My heart is broken every time I hear this story - from so many different people - in America. Doctors should never ignore pregnant or newly delivered women, without investigating the issue immediately, EVERY time. When I had my first child (almost 28yrs ago, I didn't know this issue was already an epidemic. Sadly, I can say I'm "lucky" to have survived a pain-laden pregnancy and near-death birthing and delivery event, (at a military hospital facility). I hope they are better today than they were then.

[@reneegilbert2544]

So sorry the learn of this story. Grateful that Judge Hatchet is able to use her pull to raise awareness to this issue. RIP to Kira and all of the others who have lost their lives due to medical malpractice.

[@JERZEEBYNATURE]

Prayer for the family.Keep fighting may your daughter n law R.I.P 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@teninaanderson]

The same thing happened to my Sister and Niece we lost both of them due to hospital negligent It's unacceptable

[@ebazileyes1475]

Wow. Sad. My condolences to you and your family.

[@loisbullock3151]

So, So, Sorry for your loss. This made tears well up in my eyes. I lost my sister, and I raised her daughter from a baby. She is 24 Years old. She had a healthy little boy, 3 years ago. She had a C-Section, due to numerous Urinary Track Infections throughout her pregnancies. Long story short. She stayed in the hospital for a month with 2 drainage tubes in her stomach. I could write a book, but I’ll stop now.

[@Mz.ScorpioSexy76]

Truly Heartbreaking 💔💔💔 Sending Blessed Prayers And Blessed Condolences To Her Family And Friends 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@AngelsMa]

Thank you for sharing your very sad/unfortunate story.

[@only1adrienne]

I remember this, I was pregnant with my first son when this happened. I cried to my husband to please don’t let them kill me. I eventually had two C-sections and told my husband I’m done! This woman was educated and most likely had insurance, so this isn’t something that only effects the poor. Some of these medical professionals really think the black body is capable of taking more pain than anyone else. It’s sickening how they disregard black women’s health.

[@MsAmique]

Educated or uneducated, over-insured or underinsured, overweight or in “perfect” health, a “rock of a woman” or just one getting by….these doctors see us just the same. I appreciate her using her platform to bring awareness, but there’s no point in mentioning all of her accolades going back generations. The bottom line is, something needs to be done.

[@melanie7781]

I wish I could say this was just this hospital. It's not. Something has changed with health care clinics, hospitals etc., they don't seem to care, or feel a sense of urgency when something is clearly wrong with patients in their care.

[@swiftkarma4436]

I am a NP and have been in healthcare 24 years. I am so ready to retire. Healthcare has gone downhill. Everything you said is true. The "care" left healthcare a long time ago.

[@khismet]

Corporations don't CARE about people; they value money. Corporations are not people too. We just want them to be.

[@autsept7116]

I agree that things have changed

[@sonnasmith8253]

It's been this way for a long time and when COVID hit I think that made it 10x worse

[@Mauisunshine9]

That is so heartbreaking my condolences to you and your whole family. It’s supposed to be one of the happiest times of life it’s so sad for those poor babies. God bless them❤

[@feliciaward6589]

Thank you for this interview.❤️💗❤️💗❤️❤️

[@leoshavyn8952]

Heartbreaking, I lost a very good friend almost eight years ago, after her third C-section and tubal ligation. Her three, small children were left without a mother and had to be raised in separate homes, life isn't fair.

[@SoFocusedonTheMark]

They messed with the wrong family. I hate they had to go through this, but I’m grateful they are doing something about it❤

[@timikopacek716]

I’m so sorry this happened to your family. Thank you for continuing to fight for justice for all women.❤

[@lizziesmith3924]

Thank you judge Hackett. I am so sorry for your loss but thank you and your family for going for this is helping other families. Thank you so much

[@B2U23]

I work as a postpartum, and antepartum nurse. Sometimes I want to message patient and prompt them to read their charts because they can sue for neligence and malpractice. I cant say that because if I do this, I have violated HIPPA and of course the patient will mention my name and pull me into it. I have seen where DRs have let a black patient's baby die and do everything under the sun to keep white patient's babies in utero. I have seen where minorities have only 400mg of Ibuprofen every 8 hrs after having a C-section. Thats major abdominal surgery!!! People get mistreated because pf obesity... babies born not breathing because of prejudices towards obese pts. I know that some of you will ask why not report it to the higher ups that can dp something about it, but If you think hospital administrators are going to side with the nurse that could help their organization get sued, its not going to happen. Its their job to cover stuff up. People, please ask questions, dont just let someone bypass or brush off what your concerns are.

[@spriggy4382]

What's the difference? People like you see evil being done and say nothing.

[@BeansCornbread]

@@spriggy4382 you’re an amazing idiot. Don’t attack her. If she says anything, they will destroy her life. The question is, now that you’ve been informed, what will YOU do?

[@theredpencil2564]

You're in a tough spot, I understand, Do the best you can do God bless you 🙏🏾

[@tiffanycherry786]

Thank you for saying that! God bless you!

[@Chocolips05]

Sad. Those mothers and babies need you to speak up as well. Even if you want to save your job and leave them an anonymous note. Silence amongst racist health care providers is why things are the way they are now.

[@seekeroftruth1484]

💔Thank you Judge Hatchet and her son Charles. 💐💚Prayers for healing for you and the family.

[@Suziebeee]

Thank you and God Bless you and your family for your advocacy and the care you show for families.

[@danielleohare3364]

I am sorry for your Daughters loss, I almost died 2010 from Childbirth. I had an Emergency Hysterectomy. Blood Transfusions, Rest Easy sweet Mama. Keep Sharing your Story. Your Not Alone.

[@stephaniehowe0973]

❤❤❤❤ I'm sorry

[@beverlyanngilbert4794]

Very good information. My condolences for the loss of your daughter in law.

[@vhanna7351]

Peace, Comfort and Strength to the family🙏🏽

[@bernadetteann1176]

I am so very sorry for such a huge and unnecessary loss. I have been following and am so grateful for all you all are doing for so many women and families in dear Kiera's name. ❤️&🙏

[@fizzedupslade4082]

Yes, it's been a long, long time coming. Well done for using your platform to make change for the good. Condolences to family and friends of all the women lost giving birth.

[@paintitblack9712]

Wow I've seen him speak before about his wife and their sons but didn't realize this was his mother/ same story until I googled it. They have had the platform and are using it to make a change❤ she must've been so special to them 🕊

[@user-pz7og8ik1t]

She is such a sweet, gentle woman, and I can only believe her son Charles, is just as kind, and I'm so very sorry for their loss and their pain. And I'm terribly sorry, especially, that a moment that was supposed to be filled with such love and joy, turned in to one of such agony. God Bless each of them.

[@natnat8254]

This lady Judge Glenda is absolutely beautiful honestly and I am very sorry for the families loss. This is too common with black women across America and hopefully the case being of a judges daughter will get the justice deserved ❤

[@Mica-rv5eg]

What a great heartbreaking and informative interview.👍

[@astarisborn9820]

The stress and grief really took a toll on her physically and mentally. Praying for her to have peace regarding the loss of her daughter in law. 🙏🏽🕊

[@latoriarichardson6754]

Yes. I can see it and hear it in her voice. It really pained her.

[@deidreshepherd3776]

This is what HEALTH DISPARITY LOOKS LIKE AND SYSTEMIC RACISM.

[@toombs6287]

I agree I work in healthcare and it's extremely racist

[@nobodyreally777]

But according to everybody, it doesn't exist. Remember, we're supposed to just forget about everything. I even fear conceiving because of this.

[@deidreshepherd3776]

@@nobodyreally777 that concern is seen among other woman of color. This makes me sad and angry. Because we lack representation in the places that set the policies that affect us, this continues to be an issue. I pray that you will have a family without those concerns. Blessings.

[@honeedew04md43]

Thank u for covering this! It is absolutely disgusting how they treat POC in the hospitalsAND nursing homes! People, please continue to fight, voice your opinion and call your local health dept to report these facilities! Someone needs to be held accountable.

[@KG0218]

I am so glad this was shared. Knowing more details really puts things into a bigger perspective. I cried after listening to this, knowing they could have saved Kiras life. I am happy they took this to Washington. Its utterly ridiculous that this occurs so often.

[@ariel393939]

Evil has a time limit, they will be stopped. They will reap what they sow. So sorry for those who have lost their loved ones by the hands of the wicked. Will keep you all in my prayers .. 🙏🙏🙏

[@TV-xp1rl]

It always takes the right family to expose you. They didn't know who they was missing with that time. So tired of the secret mess.

[@sadievh.8977]

My daughter died as a practice of the hospital where I live after she had a c-section ( well suffered for over ten hours before the hospital desided to honor her request to be transferred to a more qualified ( they said that they already transferred two other patients that morning) she was only 26 years old and took very good care of her body. She suffered 3 1/2 years with several pain

[@veeeeneerkay6098]

I was on the floor, unable to sit up without excruciating pain and the nurses came to give me discharge papers!!! It took my doctor husband coming to talk to the doctor before they listened to me.

[@LarissaMarie92]

I've been following Kira's story for years!!!! Absolutely devastating and heartbreaking!!!

[@davidamathis9627]

Thank you for speaking out through your family’s pain, Judge Hatchett.

[@Jabian52]

This has really taken a bad toll on Judge Hatchet’s LIFE. Very sad 😮.

[@brucenome989]

Sad story pray for the family.

[@rhondawise869]

Cedars sucks. I sat in the emergency room for 8 hours before I had a seizure then they took me in after 8 hours!

[@rashidashabazz7319]

ETERNAL GRATITUDE BELOVED KIRA for your experience that prompted the change that has to happen in this "medical " establishment. Thank YOU, Judge HATCHET and CHARLES, for YOUR COMMITMENT and DEVOTION . LOVE BEYOND THIS WORLD CAN NEVER BE SEPARATED BY IT. KIRA is with ALL the way .When YOU KNOW this, you will be able to hear/see her communications🙏🏽💚😇

[@TheAlphaOmega78]

This is horrible! Thank for sharing all of this.

[@jmfia2391]

I love Judge Hatchet.😍😍❤