How Beyoncé's Near Death Childbirth Experience Exposes Healthcare Issues For Black Women | Glam Gap

In the U.S., Black women die at an alarming rate compared to their white counterparts. The Glam Gap exposes the huge healthcare crisis Black women are faced with. #GlamGap #GlamGapBET
Editor's Note: Alencia Johnson - former director of public engagement at Planned Parenthood.
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[@trishaharris385]

The part about black families not talking to each other about illnesses is sooo true. In my family here in Grenada, its like a cultural thing to keep the illness a secret. Even when the person is dead, people still dont like to say what the person died from. Its crazy.

[@daydaynation7193]

Soo true. Just recently I've had really bad back pains and abdominal pains. I told my mom and she just suggested to take pain killers. It didn't help much. I asked if i could go to the hospital, but she didn't wanna take me for some reason. But I finally went and they diagnosed me with a temporary infection. If i hadn't gone to the doctor it would have gotten worse. My family hates hospitals and doctors for some reason smh.

[@xokree]

My aunt had breast cancer 5 years ago, I told her one day in salvation army after seeing one boob removed, "I am your niece, don't you dare hide your illnesses from anyone in out family. Grandma had breast cancer twice and survived, your sisters do not have breast cancer including my own mom but I am your niece, it could skip a generation and affect me and not knowing our families thorough medical history could harm me or anyone else in our family." She was shocked I was very stern with her.

[@Africangyal]

Check ups too are rare or non existent

[@nelodypond9282]

That's a cultural thing?? No wonder. My granny hid her diabetes from me most of my life and I wound up being prediabetic at 13. She also died suddenly from colon cancer because she had hidden it from the family. Made her death more difficult to process and accept. Tell your family about your illnesses!!!

[@aestheticcat8976]

I'm from the West Indies right up until my uncle was having kidney surgery he tried to hide it, my aunt had a baby outside of where it should be and she almost died trying to hide it etc. I have so many family members that have medical issues that are very serious but hide it, it's ridiculous how they treat these issues especially mental health. There was a time in my life when I was in a dark place, my grandparents took me to get blessed because they thought I was possessed. Like it's entirely irritating itself.

[@patriceriddick1632]

The guy speaking is Judge Hatchett's son who lost his wife due to hospital negligence.

[@belizeangal3409]

Patrice Riddick the most popular hospital in Beverly Hills and the same hospital that I work at Cedars Sinai I was at work when it happened 🤦🏾‍♀️ the emergency room was closed off the whole day because of it.

[@lovethyself94]

Omg💔

[@lovethyself94]

@@belizeangal3409 WOWWWW 💔💔💔💔

[@spiritguidethee9992]

That's why my mom always says Scream N Holla & ask for Supervisors if need be so they can SEE your pain & do their jobs cause alot of them don't believe we can feel pain or they think we feel less pain than non blacks (there were various research studies done on this very subject regarding black pain that showed medical bias towards black patients & how its still very prevalent today) with the exact same medical complications

[@maryjanesbaby9392]

Belizean Gal Please tell me of which incident you’re speaking of if you don’t mind.

[@lancecdcw]

BET, please add closed captioning for the hearing impaired, so these videos can inform more people. This information is vital for all audiences to hear. Thank you.

[@neosomaliana]

Damn shame there isn't! Thanks for putting this out there

[@Africangyal]

Very important 💯

[@truthbetold4024]

stop brainwashing black people. its not a race thing its a disconnect between mind and body. anyone who is woke knows this.

[@tanyashaw4678]

You can turn your captions on via options in the top right corner.

[@loveaubreyxo2357]

tanya shaw like they said, it isn’t available

[@lisawilliams6043]

I had a near-death experience giving birth to my first child in 1980. I understand how all the women feel being in that situation.

[@pinklight911]

Did you experience the light or did you see your dead family members on the other side?

[@lisawilliams6043]

@@pinklight911 I saw the light thank you for asking

[@annomaly751]

I’m glad your still here Lisa

[@boutiquebitcoin809]

I gave birth in 2020 and I'm a black woman at my first kid and I didn't know it wasn't normal for the doctors to exit the room and not come back until he was crowning.

[@blacindo8945]

So we gotta wait for Beyonce to speak on her issues as a black woman for y’all to care about the rest of us common folk? 😂 gee wow I hate it here

[@sharamusica]

Blac Indo I don’t think that’s it. It’s this new “woke” mentality that’s being used for capital gain rather than raising a awareness. I actually saw an opposing social experiment where they gathered several non black people to talk about black health vs white health issues. When some of the interviewees agreed there are differences in black health and white health, they were told it was a stereotype. It’s like okay... which is it??

[@rushaunj]

Shallow existence trapped inside a matrix

[@birdeyes200]

Go to Africa

[@Aluvsm]

For. Real.

[@GirlyGirlMsp]

birdie go back to Europe

[@twillybbe]

We also need more black doctors and providers! Our people who will look after our people and advocate for us and our health.

[@killlamas57]

It will make it better but not completely. Black people can still be prejudiced to other black people. I think having black owned and operated hospitals and care centers would help.

[@Ericamidwife]

I’m a black nurse and that’s not true... unfortunately,many black docs don’t seems to identify with being black, unless it’s to brag on their success.

[@SheaBaby31]

This is the main reason why I want to become a doctor! I applied to Medical School this year.

[@DetroitRed03]

Ms Honey omg wow really?? Its almost like they hate themselves for being black smh

[@twillybbe]

ShayBaby206 That’s awesome!

[@bhalette4153]

This is why I went back to school to change directions in reducing health disparities that affect our community.

[@aviancag8716]

Berika Halette me too sis . I graduated with two degrees and could only get admin or reception role. My background is in marketing and in finance. All job agencies only gave me admin or reception rolls. Nothing is wrong with those roles , however my skillsets aren’t in that area. During that time, I lost my apt, did not have a job for a few months , spend all my savings and backup funds, was homeless for a period , a family member allowed me to move back in with them. I landed roles and was treated poorly and disposable. Many of times not having training being expected to be perfect. The constant stress of in and out of work wore me out physically and mentally. To the where I was in the hospital for two for pancreatitis and mental health services. I decided to go back too level up. now that I know what I want in my career and better stand up for myself.

[@chrissyg55]

@Ma'at Ra's Destiny How would Berika going back to school not help? That same Mentality you have will get you no where. How do you think Doctors became Doctors if they didn't go to School.

[@kingcobrajfssepaboosterclub]

Berika Halette how goes that?

[@kingcobrajfssepaboosterclub]

Chrissy G I doubt she’s in medschool lmao

[@unknowingreaper6556]

Avianca G did you get internships? I have a degree in finance and I had no problem finding a job out of college making around 70k.

[@JustJenny]

I wish they touched on sickle cell disease as well... something that impacts our communities

[@ameenahsf]

Me too. My daughter suffers from it. Praying for a cure

[@radiantly_fatime]

*sighs. I wish.

[@truthbetold4024]

stop believing stuff doctors tell you and take control of your own health. the woke ones know this already...

[@JustJenny]

truth betold so please enlighten me. As someone who hates medication and prescription and refuses to take it until the very last moments when I’m in utterly excruciating / life or death pain ... how can I deal with sickle cell? I’m practically on a “vegetarian diet already “ so please enlighten me. Until you know my pain then you have no right to speak on it... this is something I’ve been dealing with since my birth

[@truthbetold4024]

@@JustJenny i get it. you have to find the root whatever that may be. are you addressing all your emotions? start there and youtube videos on "releasing emotional blocks/traumas" its not purely physical or diet related all the time

[@Keitoyou]

We have to start eating HEALTHIER early on in life. Put down the microwaveable food, grease, and processed goods.

[@ameenahsf]

Many black folk live in food deserts tho so 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@haboba3jooz549]

Look up chronic stress/ weathering effect

[@Nickyve]

@@ameenahsf WE CAN EDUCATE OURSELVES ON HEALTHY FOOD, A LITTLE RESEARCH WON'T HURT. PLANT OUR OWN VEGETABLES, READ UP ON HEALTHIER OPTIONS. I UNDERSTAND SOME THINGS ISN'T IN OTHERS PRICE RANGE, BUT SWAPPING OUT CERTAIN INGREDIENTS CAN GO A LONG WAY UNTIL YOU GET INTO THE HABIT OF EATING RIGHT. WE HAVE TO TEACH OURSELVES, AND STOP MAKING EXCUSES.

[@truthbetold4024]

hard facts. and clean your mind

[@lolasanya5185]

And eat an adequate amount of pure organic salt

[@nadiabaz6046]

Black Women please check your diets! Diets meaning the things we eat, see, touch, taste, think, and most importantly feel from your internal and external environments.

[@artisticagi]

Glad to see some health conscious people in here

[@truthbetold4024]

perfect comment

[@gabzz72]

This!! We need to redefine what black food is. These deep fried, high-salt, high fat “soul food” r killing us.

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

Finally sm1 has it right!

[@nunyadambisness1675]

Black people, pleeeease stop drinking milk. It’s killing us.

[@Hercurlzrbadd]

BET can you broadcast this on your network? This would be a great special on TV.

[@ReturnJaguar]

they need me do a special on there, also

[@superspace9195]

Pls understand BET is owned by white men. Am not hopeful.

[@deborah8056]

BET KZbin is better than the channel

[@artisticagi]

all they do is show bullshit movies about rappers or criminals. And then colorist sitcoms.

[@thenorthpostmarketskiles8662]

No. It has substance... so no.

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Def cultural. Unfortunately, our black ancestors were given scraps to eat and had to work much harder to survive. Bad diets and excess stress are the silent killers behind ALL of these diseases. Now that we know how to do better, we MUST. Teach our children about health, fitness, and balance 🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏾‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️

[@YourUnorthodoxEducator]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@mrsgeorge7778]

Hello

[@seeyouagain911]

Let's not forget Serena Williams being ignored by the doctors after giving birth.

[@Raja-bz4yw]

Yeah they mentioned her.

[@Raja-bz4yw]

@Karlyn Pinson she's a female stop it

[@tiorinaya2104]

Where was her midwife? Or her doula?

[@LynRuiz]

Karlyn Pinson you’re obviously 🙄 a part of the problem.

[@kevinjohnson7300]

My mom who was white was forgotten as well after i was born. So please you guys.... Just stop, its embarrassing

[@coreyanderson1457]

I think women who are poor, also don't get the same care as middle or upper class women do. Women who are poor and women who are minorities. Socioeconomic stereotypes are very prevalent unfortunately. I feel that this just shows that discrimination is still alive.

[@averystanley3846]

Corey Anderson it’s all about your income. Simply because that’s the way our economy works. It’s not even about race. It’s just about your income

[@yansfor5306]

This happened with my sister inlaw. She's hispanic and I took her to the hospital. I told them I think she is having her baby. She's in pain and it keeps getting worse. They said ok and had us go sit down and wait! Like are you kidding me! After they finally called us we needed to give all the information while she is there trying to put up with the pain. Then we are taken by a nurse to sit again in a room when he takes her pressure and is asking how ling and all of that. After they put her in a wheelchair and we head up. So I'm thinking ok we are finally getting somewhere. They take us to the labor room and this nurse comes in and asks her for how long has she been having contractions and so on. My sister in law says she doesn't know maybe about I forgot how many minutes apart she said. The nurse looks at her and says it's been about so and so minutes and you are speaking perfectly fine with me. So the nurse gives her a cup for her to pee on and leaves. She goes to the bathroom and I can hear it's getting worse. She tried, but she couldn't pee. Fast forward when she is finally on the bed the nurse is suppose to check how far she has dilated. When my sister in-laws ob finally came in he asked the nurse this and the nurse said she wasn't close at all. So the ob looks at her and goes over to check on my sister in law. That's when he says she's close to giving birth! The nurse just responded with oh well when I checked she wasn't that far along. I'm not confrontational, but I asked another nurse if she was leaving already because I don't feel comfortable having her anywhere near my sister in law or my nephew. She was so rude and dismissive! How can she be a nurse and be like this. I don't understand when my brother finally came in I relaxed because he was around to support her better. I did see him argue with the nurse that was rude, but I never asked him what happened since I got side tracked when I saw my gorgeous nephew be born.

[@goldblue976]

I'm so sorry you went through that. It's nurses and doctors in general though. I think a lot of times the nurses lose their compassion because they are all overworked. There's a huge shortage health professionals in our country. The doctors just get rich and arrogant. Always remember to get a second opinion if possible.

[@dimefever1006]

Sadly this treatment happens even with black physicians, my mom just last week asked for a diagnosis mammogram and was refused by a black female physician.

[@lovethyself94]

SO ACCURATE

[@ralcx]

Why would that happen?can someone please explain to me..

[@ralcx]

Like why this black woman would refuse to treat other black woman?I'm looking for serious answers!

[@brittany8040]

Razan If she had a screening mammogram and there were no abnormal findings medically there is no need for her to get one. I don’t know the circumstances but like I said if she had a screening mammogram this year and it was normal, there is no history of breast cancer, there were no lumps found recently , or discharge from her nipple-there is no need for a diagnostic mammogram.

[@allisonmcinnis5929]

Try african doctors don't if you have a problem with that

[@delishea7502]

I relate so much with the lady with the glasses. I went to the hospital because I was in pain it turned out I had a cyst that bursted. The dr that was white looked at my mom and said shes tough she'll be alright and prescribed me pain meds. Like my pain is real im not a superhero.

[@jazznorelletv]

That's that black girl magic, stronger than men narrative

[@bhalette4153]

Breast cancer statistics are the worst among African American women. We have to change the narrative by improving health literacy.

[@kaylahill5055]

I agree and also preventative care, seeing a primary doctor annually for those routine visits.

[@caramelcocoa234]

I also think there’s something about our chemistry that doesn’t go with American made medicine and food. We are the descendants of a very fertile people. There needs to be black women in the room where this medicine created

[@soraya.e5482]

caramelcocoa234 or just knowledge is key eat better everyone knows American medicine is not helping anyone regardless of race

[@caramelcocoa234]

soraya .e that’s kind of the point of the video specifically pointing out disparities in black women and minorities . Not sure the point of this comment under a video like this

[@soraya.e5482]

caramelcocoa234 people in the comment section are really point the finger at doctors though

[@bizzilee]

Serena talked about this two years ago when she had her daughter.

[@avrevs]

when HE pretended to have a child

[@LynRuiz]

blu juju please stop with that cruelty. She’s a WOMAN. every female can’t have bird bones and be 5’3 95lbs

[@tektarot_5897]

@@frsh6272 But Serena is BIOLOGICALLY a woman. You cant say science is science when you are making an assumption dumbass. There are woman with stronger builds and/or features. There is no truth in your statement or the other guy's statement it is just opinion based from theories that cannot be proven as a fact.

[@lemonlove9135]

blu juju She is a woman, she simply has a denser bone structure due to her hormonal make up. Shut up

[@tektarot_5897]

@@frsh6272 Male and Female "Traits" are on a spectrum. Not all males and females behave or look the same way. We are all individuals with our own traits while some women who are born as women and identify as women tend to have "male traits and characteristics" naturally others do not share those same traits. Vice versa with males and female traits. You saying "science is science" as if she was born a male when there is evidence clear as day that she is a biological female. Now this will be my very last comment towards you because I am NOT going to waste my time debating about whether a woman is a man or not. I have more important things to worry about have a blessed day.

[@Hungrystrawberry]

So after I had my daughter, I went in that June for my annual. The doctor found a lump in my breast. They referred me to someone in LR. The lady refused to do a biopsy saying it's rare for someone my age to get breast cancer. But I have been back to her every year since because the referring doctor keeps saying the same thing. So I guess I know what to do now. Get another opinion.

[@mlwilliams7959]

Run and get that second opinion! Your life may depend on it!

[@fortunefortune6219]

Please get another opinion!

[@allthewayupnorth_8155]

Change your provider

[@mokococolata]

I really hope you'll be fine 🤞🏾🤞🏾❣️

[@jadoresophya]

This is so frustrating! Wth, rare does not mean impossible! Please get a second opinion.

[@sherinebonsu8572]

Bravo BET! Thank you for highlighting this very important topic.

[@FloFloYouTubeChannel]

Your not lying. I lost my best friend 11yrs ago from child birthing. Her family and I misses her so much!! 😢 And to make it more sader her daughter died 3days after her mom passed from giving birth to her!! 😢

[@blkchld1]

Anita Clark that’s so sad. Prayers for you and her family 😥

[@deedee-pt5ky]

They hates,us, they love black men in Sacramento California and, disrespect us

[@deedee-pt5ky]

You are right

[@Ms.Jamieh297]

So sorry you've lost your best friend & her baby. 🙏💓😥 ln my thoughts & prayers to you & your friend's loved ones.😭

[@vcp365]

Anita Clark That is unacceptable. It’s not the Middle Ages. We shouldn’t be dying in childbirth. 😔 Sorry for your loss. 🙏🏾

[@Mrs.EricaN]

This just opened my eyes. I have three experiences with health care providers who treated me like this. Wow thank you for this, this is the type of stuff we should be showing on social media not the superstars business.

[@Optionbeautiiny]

this was very informative, i enjoyed learning.

[@sakurauzimaki365]

We need more black doctors

[@blackberry8615]

I’m kinda scared of having a baby now...

[@chrissyg55]

@BlackBerry Don't be scared to have Children. Research your Doctor and Hospital beforehand. I got a list of Doctors and chose my own Doctor through the process to Birth to baby and my 1st check up. Smooth process with the proper Care.

[@nickeeb79]

Find a Black OB

[@starbad3685]

Don't be scared ...Try midwives...

[@tayloralliease7603]

Don't be . Just do the research and pray . Me personally I plan on having at home births . A water birth

[@BlaxicanBeautyTV333]

I want a black doula and midwife

[@therealkenj98]

These things (as it relates to birth) were not major issues when BLACK WOMEN Were being taken care of by OTHER BLACK WOMEN. Black midwives in the last century delivered babies safer and mothers were tended to immediately after birth. It’s funny how now that the practice (midwife) among black women has declined that the morbid rate goes up. My grand mother and great grandmother delivered their kids (13 from one and 11 from the other) in homes and make shift hospitals in the south and all of their babies survived, their pregnancies were documented by their midwives, and their health was watched closely after delivering. There are thousands of black women who had these experiences. We need more black physicians, we need more medical journals from midwives in the past (there is more than one way to deliver a baby than the common way) and we need it now.

[@deborah1568]

You do realize we need this everywhere... It scares me to even have a child anymore...

[@acidpunk7423]

Thank you for bringing light to the issue.

[@sameerahbell7116]

I been knew this when I was pregnant with my son I was sick from start to finish it was to the point that I lost weight went from 240 to 198. It was anything I ate wasn’t nothing I could eat that would stay down. I took the medicine they gave me for the nausea and vomiting and I still wasnt keeping food down. This one doctor told me that I wasn’t trying hard enough and my child was suffering because of me. The whole thing traumatize me from start to finish. And they probably thought cause I was 18 that’s wasn’t the case.

[@wyeshawren]

Sameerah Bell yes I experienced the same neglect and will be taking legal action from the torture I went through

[@TripleBlsdNHlyFvrd]

I was diagnosed with HYPEREMESIS........ Severe nausea and vomiting. I experienced the same thing, but had a miscarriage at 15 weeks. I went for my first gyno appointment around 9-10 weeks and was severely dehydrated because I literally could not keep food or liquids down (including water). I was admitted to the hospital at 10 weeks and was giving nutrition through a pic line. Nausea meds did not work. Had the miscarriage while at the hospital....I was there for 6 weeks.

[@sameerahbell7116]

Reign Lhyt of Gratitude yeah I had to get induced at 37 weeks cause he stop growing it was a mess for me that’s y I’m wait to have more

[@TripleBlsdNHlyFvrd]

@@sameerahbell7116 I take it your baby made it through and that's a great thing. As women of all ages we have educate ourselves and look out for one another because no one else will. Blessings to you and yours.

[@sameerahbell7116]

Reign Lhyt of Gratitude yes he mad it though he’s two now but I felt so alone my whole pregnancy nobody wanted to go nowhere with me cause I was sick all the time and didn’t wanna risk anything and I was worried about my son all the time like I said I was 18 but I knew something was wrong when I couldn’t eat or drink anything even the stuff I carved. It would come back up only thing that did help us when I was sleep

[@jessicalynch6965]

Beyoncé literally cleared an entire hospital floor when she had Blue Ivy.

[@we8608]

She must've been scared shitless.

[@antoniawilliams2627]

This happens in Canada too I remember when I was having my son who was my first child I had a white female doctor because my original doctor had an emergency. She didn’t listen to anything I said she freaked me out.

[@deepthoughts8393]

Antonia williams I live in Canada too and I’ve had horrible experiences every time. I would never want to go to emergency unless I was dying. I’ve heard many Polish people here saying- if you want to die, go to the hospital. Our health care system is horrible overall. When I had my son I was bombarded by even a social worker asking me if I wanted to keep my son. I was shocked. It’s like they wanted to take my son away right there. WTF

[@somebodysomeone8213]

Even Brock Lesnar publicly trounced Canadian healthcare

[@EE-gz5xu]

Doctors in general literally don't listen most of the time. They think they know everything ._.

[@makal6232]

And she didn’t listen because she was white?!🙄 doctors tend to not listen....

[@maychance4950]

Antonia williams she probably thought that you were making it up or could take the pain. Smh.

[@AmandaClaytonCCA]

Great video! Very eye opening and sad and scary that this is gong on.

[@uniniesco7117]

I’m hispanic and aalll of my family’s experiences with doctors and nurses (typically white) have been horrifying. It makes me really sad for my loved ones. Edit: Speaking MY experiences. & for you people with racists-esk comments- 😘

[@deedee-pt5ky]

Amen

[@mastermind0981]

Speak English fluently so they understand correctly. I live in a majority white community, never had a problem.

[@TheJoshA]

Unini Esco they are jewish NOT white

[@mrsandmom5947]

Bullshit

[@commonsense9755]

Really? Go to your country.

[@evangeline6]

There was a study of 1st yr medical residents that found that they believe black anatomy is different from white anatomy, meaning they believed black skin & blood is stronger & more impenetrable than white skin. Thank you for making this video

[@poisonivy208]

WTH ! That is interesting and sounds really racist and I highly doubt its a fact. Where are your resources from ?

[@somebodysomeone8213]

Propagandized bullshit LOL

[@somebodysomeone8213]

Genetics play a part in the differences within all humans

[@Dooger414]

@irie a The burden of proof is actually on you. You claimed that there is different anatomy. She challenged. You have nothing. You heard it somewhere in passing or made it up. There may be subtle differences in genetics but anatomy is the same across the board.

[@wyeshawren]

So tru thanks bet for shedding light on this

[@crybaby_claire]

This was so informative, but I'm mostly commenting and liking it so youtube will keep pushing this video out into the world cause this issue coming to light is super important

[@classicjoe8014]

It's a paid advertisement you tard

[@dreamergirlbaby]

Damn, Beyoncé had to talk about her experience for people to care?

[@marseawilson5603]

dreamergirlbaby they mentioned Serena Williams as well. Both women are extremely well known & both released documentaries about their childbirth experiences. They used their platforms to bring awareness which I think is great.

[@aviancag8716]

dreamergirlbaby I feel she can still do more with her platform.

[@marseawilson5603]

Avianca G what more can she do? She’s isn’t a doctor & just earns her own money so she is entitled to spend it however.

[@chrissyg55]

@dreamergirlbaby Judge Hatchet daughter in law died in child birth also. Judge Hatchet son spoke before Congress and they ARE aware of Black women dying at 240% rate compared to white women. Black People need their Own space.

[@aviancag8716]

Marsea Wilson I know she isn’t a doctor, she can start an organization, donate or donate more money to the causes. She can collaborate with a film maker to do a documentary on the topic , she can be the exective producer....have it air ABC , lifetime lolz

[@Concrete_Rose]

This is why we should also make our kids feel like they don’t have to play sports..if they want to be DOCTORS or lawyers that’s just fine. Sports are ok but it’s a hard shot to get to nba or nfl whereas if u have enough support to get through school they only person stopping you from being a doctor is you

[@kennelli8251]

megan irby amen sister.

[@terrahayes3213]

I Am Individuality Don’t see what your point was there. What could possibly be bigoted about encouraging one’s children to do something to do something more practical and more productive to society than sports.

[@maychance4950]

Terra Hayes. You were talking to a troll. They are everywhere in this comment section.

[@maychance4950]

I agree. I’m gonna tell my niece that today. To get her to choose a new career path. Doctor or nurse is better.

[@susiq1121]

Being apart of clinical trials resonated with me. As a breast cancer survivor, I turned down one. But watching this has changed my mind.

[@Vesta0831]

Thank you BET.

[@johnpayne2949]

I love this

[@walterruano9831]

Beyoncé had a whole hospital closed down for herself. That says at all

[@goodiegoodygumdrops]

Walter Ruano Exactly.

[@commonsense9755]

Exactly.

[@jlivb]

Now I’m looking back at that and I am wondering why that is. She probably wanted the upmost and best healthcare. ESPECIALLY her having twins at her age.

[@goodiegoodygumdrops]

May 7 🙄🙄🙄 She did it because she's a diva with a huge ego and wanted privacy. That's it. Lots of "celebs" buy out whole floors this way

[@maychance4950]

Mystique Darkholme You have nothing helpful to say to the conversation. FOH.

[@ThsesAreMychronicles]

Very, very true! I’ve experienced this “gap” in care my self; in my first pregnancy, again a few months ago with my pcp knowing I had been anemic for nearly a year, and again most recently In my own workplace (a health care facility) being an employee didn’t make me exempt from being a black women and being treated as such in the emergency room. To this day if I become ill at work I will not go to the Emergency room.

[@amely6932]

This is so true. I see it everyday and have experienced it myself and I work in healthcare in surgery.

[@somebodysomeone8213]

Irie is a Voodoo Propoganda Witch........ignore her, Amely! Thank you for your professional expertise!

[@ayannaburg23]

So happy my mom is a nurse

[@AMinnie]

This really got me emotional.

[@Nadia84able]

More more more of this please...

[@Keyoutubetv]

She’s so right we don’t talk about what’s wrong a lot !

[@gugutshabalala1685]

I really appreciate this broadcast...literally will be spending the last amount of cash to go see a gynea/fertility specialist even if it's my birthday weekend and I can't spend it with my twin sister, my health matters *sigh* Lord heal us

[@alizethetallwoman]

We also need to talk about some of these birth controls and how they're destroying black womens reproductive systems.

[@haileyr2264]

Alize Cook are black women affected by birth control pills differently due to genetics or something?

[@Lilliz91]

Birth control pills are good for anyone really. I chose to stop. I don’t wanna put that shit on my body.

[@Gail_the_belle]

This was very educational. Excellent points where made and I’m sharing this with my professor. The way someone’s finances, gender, race and the inner spectrum that they exist effect health care can be very scary.

[@teamyoung3641]

A healthy living and eatting plays a part in some of these issues

[@QS0924]

this was super informative.

[@Funntimer]

So where did the other women go to deliver when Beyoncé cleared the whole floor just for herself? Selfish much?

[@J_WheelerDoll30]

👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@tabugif]

These are the reasons we need more of our own healthcare providers.

[@sandyg.3454]

Thank you for sharing this very important information. I’m going to share this information, Woman of Color need to know!

[@sierrareed8225]

My cousin lost her baby girl at 8 1/2 mths pregnant with a healthy baby girl up until the day she went to the hospital for severe pain and bleeding. They made her sit in waiting room for 4hrs, until she ended up passing out. Her baby died due to a placenta rupture and her baby girl basically drowned in her blood; she ended up having to have a blood transfusions, and almost died as well. The hospital covered it up; and It was later found out that they had not even checked her in until she passed out. They brushed her pain off and left her waiting , Im assuming because she was a blk teenaged, unwed mother, at a catholic hospital, they chopped it up as her not knowing any better, not important, and didnt take her serious. Her symptoms alone should have given off red flags, and her baby would still be alive, if only they would have atleast checked her in so she would've been able to see triage. No one was held accountable, even though thru research, It was found they had other cases, dealing with discrimination and malpractice, when dealing with young mothers and minorities SMH!!

[@KB-sj8hb]

Family should sue

[@keishablesswf309]

I believe the system and the underlying regulation policy that set out in the first place didn’t include us has a group of people and because that we are still having all this overall issues. Don’t for one minute think that now in this time they don’t know what they are doing. Think 🤔! What you we are experience as a group of people is no mistake unfortunately for us we just fail to acknowledge it. All the black millionaires and billionaires should start to think about building our own hospital. What you think about that?

[@Mariamaria-bb9mn]

Keishabless Wf I just said this we need them to make a hospital for us

[@deejones6446]

Ran by people who look like &/or genuinely care for us

[@nunim2496]

Beyonce isn’t going to do it, but she should.

[@rosesoul3136]

Please spread the word. Come speak at some of our universities in Detroit

[@himalayansalt32]

That's why I am childfree ✨✨✨✨

[@QueenZsWorld]

To that doctor that said "are you calling me racist?" I'd say "prove me wrong! Do something about it"

[@baynmods]

Queen Zey amen 🙏

[@williamwallace1385]

Queen Zey except the responsibility of proof is on the person making the claim or accusation. I dont say youre a murderer prove me wrong lmao

[@AR-ws1gr]

Queen Zey “prove me wrong” first off no, that’s your job to prove the allegation. Second, you sound like a toddler. Third, how can he prove it? By pandering to you somehow? 😆

[@wyeshawren]

I recently got a blood clot in the hospital while being pregnant with my twins. They neglect us.

[@goodiegoodygumdrops]

Wyesha Watts What's the backstory of this? Blood clots can happen at any time... really common in birth control users.

[@KB-sj8hb]

Mystique Darkholme having a blood clot is definitely not normally risk goes up in pregnancy

[@wyeshawren]

Mystique Darkholme pregnancy put you at a even higher risk then birth control for blood clots. So if you go on bed rest you have to get up and still move. I thought I was moving around enough but apparently I was not.

[@aliksworld1256]

For years I had been going to the doctor and emergency room about pain so bad that it would double me over. I wasn't taking and was not looking to take pain killers, I wanted to know what was wrong so that it could be remedied. After a white, male doctor in the er asked me, "What do you expect me to do?", I have not returned to the doctor for anything other than the mandatory TB test needed for me to work.

[@pizzyg]

Keep the spotlight on this.

[@lovethyself94]

Because they don't want Us to Populate and I'm Praying that will will rise ABOVE this and Populate forever and ever with no illnesses in the name of Jesus I declared us as healed. I've lost a baby this year and I have Lupus etc it's been so hard Very Hard. TY FOR BRINGING AWARENESS TO US & HEALING US. SOME THINGS FOR CAUCASIAN WOMAN JUST DON'T WORK FOR US🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💜🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💜🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@pisceanchaniece5066]

True the white race are going down in the United States so they are going to do everything in their power to make sure they are still the more populated race.

[@MysCathy]

Watching TESHA Condolences for ur loss n sending u love, comfort n great healing. 🙏🏽💜🙏🏽

[@truthhurts3023]

if white races goes instinct, who will create / invent platforms that you use everyday? internet? Facebook, youtube, iPhone, uber, cars, tv, computers = white men invention just saying. other then hip hop, football/basketball = black people aren't all that impressive... the world would still "function" without blacks...

[@kerrywhite5253]

Truth hurts if this were true,they wouldn't be trying so hard to kill us off as a people.

[@myqueenimagivemydumassopin6841]

You go against the whites but praise jesus? Damn..make up your mind...😂😂😂😂

[@ashleys9829]

I love that we are having this discussion but we also need to talk about the stuff black people but into their bodies. We know the food is killing us, but we just don’t care .. why?

[@kay-ty5rx]

Ashley _ poverty is the biggest cause........

[@Anana315]

kyle I think it’s education more than poverty. Because a home cooked meal with fresh vegetables is cheaper than regularly eating at McDonald’s or Popeye’s for dinner. But that’s what many poor people do.

[@kay-ty5rx]

Perle des Antilles Sit this one out fam....

[@kay-ty5rx]

Perle des Antilles 6 pc nugget + small fry = $4.67 in Chicago. Rice, broccoli, chicken tenderloin= $15 at the lowest quality food store. And don’t get me started on trying to cook meals that aid w/deficiencies & anemia.

[@Anana315]

kyle Yes but count how many meals you can cook with those 15$ worth of vegetables and rice

[@jannahumar336]

I think a lot of it comes back to the varying levels of stress that we face on a daily basis. Certain foods (usually the ones that are bad for us) are what we consider comforting when we are stressed. For some of us, it’s either that food, or another substance that’s numbing, or will help us to escape the stress or discomfort we are dealing with. I think that so much of our diet is linked to the stressors (both historical and present-day) that we are battling. We need to be taught how to better handle stress, and healthy coping skills we can utilize, as opposed to food. Shoot, I know I need to be taught it lol! I’m not sure that we are taught from a young age, how to take care of ourselves emotionally, and how to not make food our go to when we are struggling. We usually end up going for that quick instantly gratifying food, that will over time, destroy our bodies. Thank you for this eye opening video!

[@kripan_n9268]

This is true for women of color other than black women. I begged and pleaded with my providers because I was in severe pain. Later I found out, I was going into renal shock (almost kidney failure) due to high blood pressure postpartum. I figured this out on my own, luckily, I went for a second/third opinion to find help and got treated.

[@vel8967]

The one thing that no one is speaking about is also the mistreatment by our own people in hospitals. I have been fortunate with my doctors. I’ve learned to speak up after my first bad experience at 17 when my baby was sick and they weren’t treating her. I had to contact the health department due to the mistreatment and then everyone acted accordingly after that but I have always had the worst treatment in hospitals by black nurses and I don’t get it and I always wonder if they treat the white patients the same way.

[@celiawilia6677]

Vel I'm white and was getting mistreated by white people in an ER. My mother is a nurse at that hospital and has told me that many co-workers wouldn't want to use their own hospital. I had a miscarriage,but was fine...then, I started having episodes of hemorrhaging. My mother took me to a different hospital the next day(to see a gynecologist)and plead to them because I had lost of strength at that point. Then, I hemorrhaged in their waiting room.The doctor saw me shortly after that and rushed me into surgery. As someone with many family members in the medical industry, I see how they typically put less focus on the basics such as diet, sleep, and balancing stress to keep you healthy. They think in terms of patented pharmaceuticals and don't utilize critical thinking for healing dis-eases.

[@harvemedharvemed7796]

I have been told numerous times that my family history doesnt have anything to do with the ability to have a child. I dont understand how when everything else concerning your body is based on your family history.

[@melodramatic7904]

There is also something about America i used to have painful and heavy periods until I moved to Asia when theu changed. They were less painful and less bloody. I thought it was just a natural change until I moved back to the states where my periods became bloody and painful again. Then I moved to Europe and my periods became less bloody and less painful again. When I got pregnant I made sure to give birth in Europe because I wanted to be sure that I was receiving the same level of care as everyone else.

[@carissarashea9598]

Dr. Azinge Obasi in LA was one of the best doctors I’ve ever had. She never prescribed medication...always suggested alterations in diet. Very natural and holistic approach. I would highly recommend.

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

It's in the unnatural hair products and food ingredients we use

[@user-zx5xw4yw2e]

"We".. Who's 'we'? Speak for yourself.

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

@@user-zx5xw4yw2e chill out

[@maychance4950]

That is correct. I’m trying to be as natural as possible.

[@pinkfloyddwc]

I feel like I'm not getting the full story

[@lindensalter6713]

ploppolp it’s almost impossible to get one these days

[@EE-gz5xu]

You probably aren't. I can tell you that from my experiences as a cna, the healthcare system is terrible no matter the race. Some of the nurses do not care about your health at ALL. They're just there for a paycheck. It really PISSES me off that they let just anyone be a healthcare worker. I personally work in a nursing home. Its SHAMEFUL, the way I've seen some residents treated.. Tossed around like they're nothing, starved so they didn't have to change a brief, its horrifying.

[@averystanley3846]

ploppolp agreed

[@nadeaheaven]

Yep!!! My last delivery was the worst. I take one third of the blame though because I didn’t ask for the epidural sooner. But I needed to be induced and there was a white female maternity emergency doctor who monitored me at first and she was so rough when checking my cervix... I was clearly telling her that I was in pain with her procedure and she continued until I said okay that’s enough in a stern tone. I mean really, and what is sad is that I went in expecting there to be some sort of subtle mistreatment/discrimination. I am a medical professional myself and made it very clear while I was there so they were careful and I was just watching and waiting.

[@nadeaheaven]

Also for my mother my birth was devastating, I was breech and the doctor just pulled my arm causing injury......he was sued my mom was no fool.

[@shauntriceanee3188]

Is there a questionnaire that can lead families in discussions about their health backgrounds.

[@truthhurts6459]

Why would a person who was having complications with their pregnancy put their babies at riisk by being in a chair that leans all the way back and if it would fall to the floor it would hurt the babies? All for a grammy performance? WTF?

[@goodiegoodygumdrops]

Truth Hurts I didn't even THINK of this. You made an excellent point!

[@poisonivy208]

ABSOULUTLY AGREE BECAUSE IT WOULDNT BE MY UNBORN CHILDREN !

[@bodytv5629]

All of the diseases are not hereditary, it's all about lifestyle! They are all caused by what you eat, how much toxins you are releasing from your body, environment, stress levels, etc.. We must recognize our power and take our lives into our own hands!

[@soraya.e5482]

Body TV exactly

[@shelsparkle2691]

This is sooo true I gave birth and was pretty much dumped on ward and unsupported despite suffering with illnesses after birth. Meanwhile the non black mothers were waited on hand and foot next door to me ( I could hear) and shown the most professional and attentiveness I was thinking seriously. 🇬🇧

[@IMeanIGuessWhatevs]

I love that one woman said straight up that it shouldn’t take Beyoncé or Serena Williams to shake up a conversation.

[@MsJovaJah]

where do these statistics come from?

[@EE-gz5xu]

Fearmongering

[@KOLAkola]

They should have never ended segregation....

[@wfalls9453]

Explain yourself

[@Jamaican_queen25]

? Why is that?

[@saresasmith]

I believe she is referring to the fact that before desegregation black people had functioning and thriving black banks, schools, businesses, healthcare (midwives and drs) in our own communities. Not that it was perfect but we weren’t fighting some of the stigmas that we are now (like believing that black woman handle more pain and that we are drug addicts looking for a fix when as for pain killers, sadly I have witnessed both situations while working as a paramedic).

[@trafficcontrol2420]

No one knew it was gonna end up like THIS. But I agree.

[@kennelli8251]

I agree. I’m tired of looking racist for not trusting anyone who isn’t black. Segregation ensured that our money, and our trust went to black people and buisnesses. You think they ended that to be nice? No.

[@thunter5265]

Omg yesss I went to the ER because my stomach was hurting super bad. They left me in the room for hours and just gave me some extra strength Tylenol (This is when I didn't have insurance). I also have been having horrible stomach problems my whole life so many ER visits since I was super little and nobody will even take the time to diagnose what's happening to me. When I had the Nexplanon rod I was bleeding literally everyday for months and started growing cysts everywhere my ovaries, my breast, little ones on my wrists, and palyps on my gallbladder. They just treated like it was nothing and they put it in wrong it was poking out of my arm. I had to literally say take this out of me NOW. For them to listen.

[@Prettyboi_Lele]

So scary tbh is just pray it get better and our people stay blessed, healthy, and flourish

[@user-it8kw3wy2y]

Abortion is not healthcare. Also as an African American girl who recently gave birth, they STRESSED to me what risks and statistics there are for African American pregnancies and babies. This is in LA county, not a small town or anything. Every doctor's office I went to there are papers and pamplets AND groups like Black Infant Health that help with literally everything so I don't know what BET is talking about when I only learned about fibroids and other health issues specific to my ethnicity from doctors. Sounds like these women just have bad doctors but that is not the case or the normal for everyone. Also not just me, all my family members. If you have a bad doctor nurse or gynecologist then seek a better one, they are out there, my father is one of them.

[@cindydo8781]

Didn't Beyonce have the hospital shut down the the floor she was giving birth and have every other mother in labor get kicked off the floor? That's pretty Elite-ish.

[@graciaxxl8808]

I love how this story grows and changes every time someone comments on it. Next time someone brings it up they’re going to say she had the nurses bring in golden retriever puppies to wipe her hands on 🙄

[@janelleallen6934]

Listening ❤️

[@asiasdestiny7929]

Family history plays a big part i write down ever single thing and pass it along to every one in My family along with my oldest aunt who also tells us

[@paulawilson5472]

Give me a damn break!! It’s not just black women struggling! DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH!! DON’T BELIEVE THESE “STATISTICS”! We, the American people as a WHOLE need better health care!

[@michaelpieseeno8076]

I mean, this happens to all. Its not on the matter of the skin color. I'm Mexican and Obamacare wasn't so useful in the end. 😔

[@ch1ckencrafts294]

@@marymary4144 I'm pretty sure no one can afford health insurance..?? I certainly don't have any health insurance. I called they wanted $500 a month. Crazy! !! Too many bills carnote mortgage. Bills bills. But don't blame it on others. I don't need a doctor every day.

[@pussydestroyer69285]

Nobody said that it didn’t happen to all but women of colour have it more.

[@salmaabdullahgb]

Do you understand what disproportionate means?

[@glttrbby]

I appreciate the information. I would also love to see what black women can do as patients to prevent these issues, so that the message becomes more empowering for us.

[@lindensalter6713]

I really wish they would link sources on this

[@averystanley3846]

LocuraLins IDK? Lol honestly I don’t think they have sources to link😂

[@natashadwyer8336]

Asking as a genuinely concerned Black woman. Could hair relaxers be a culprit contributing to some of our health issues??

[@Landry16]

It definitely could because I have many fibroids and I used relaxers all my life. My sister never used any relaxers and she doesn't have any fibroids.

[@natashadwyer8336]

My Mom has fibroids removed about a decade ago and I wonder if that’s a potential for me? Sorry you had to go through that. How are you feeling now? What were your symptoms?

[@Landry16]

@@natashadwyer8336 Yes. Definitely look into getting it removed. I am hoping for a partial hysterectomy soon. I have 6 fibroids and the sizes range from a grape to a lemon. I'm allergic to birth control so I have to just deal with the pain. Basically I have really painful periods and heavy bleeding.

[@natashadwyer8336]

jenna dean oh nooo. If this something that can be seen during a Pap smear? Or anytime they take a look down there with the speculum? Jenna, thank you for being so candid. Going to keep an eye on this. Really appreciate you sharing. Thank you. Hope things are smooth now and there’s more options in the future for you.

[@julianafred]

In Germany is worse and black women are dying daily. Here they are being use for experiments, sometimes doctor refuse to treat them.

[@tError4O4]

Didn’t jayz and Beyoncé close down an entire hospital wing for the birth of one of their children? Rich people problems.

[@goodiegoodygumdrops]

MissKitae Of course they would. Can't have people knowing they cater to the rich. 🙄 I can't stand Beyonce.

[@pizzyg]

Heartbreaking and absolutely shocking to hear this!! We have had a few stories about this here in The UK too. It was absolutely unbelievable that this happened to Venus Williams and Beyoncé and it took this to actually bring it to the forefront.

[@neetw596]

This is the first I've heard of beyonce having an issue. Now Srena Williams, I've heard her story many times and couldn't believe it. Being famous and able to have the best healthcare, if it happened to her it could happen to anyone.

[@daniellamartinez8673]

I've only had black female doctor's 🤷 never noticed a problem but its sad this is happening to these black women

[@TheSteedMuffin]

I don’t see why they specified the fact she’s black, I’d think this would relate to all women, but I guess there’s a scientific distinction between each race besides their appearance.

[@incognito9155]

It relates to black women, not all women

[@graciaxxl8808]

They probably specified that she’s black because racial biased exists duh. BW (since that’s the topic) aren’t taken as serious when they are in pain and our concerns go unheard even when we are pregnant/need medical care. If you need a history on black bodies and medicine... look it up.

[@aliciapinkcotarot]

My sister has breast cancer and my cousin died from breast cancer they are both young black women.

[@Spider-Manfan555]

Thank you doctors.