CHARLOTTE — A local woman shared her pregnancy experience and concerns she felt about giving birth as the nation recognizes Black Maternal Health Week.
Charmeen Wilkes said that she finally got an answer about the pain she experienced during her third doctor’s appointment.
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She is one of many women who are speaking out about the hurdles Black women face during pregnancy.
Vice President Kamala Harris led a discussion Tuesday of the issues that make African American women two to three times more likely than other women to die because of childbirth.
[VP Harris highlights pregnancy difficulties facing Black women]
In the video at the top of this webpage, reporter DaShawn Brown speaks with Wilkes and her doctor about the dangers women face while pregnant.
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