Research has shown that Black women are more likely to experience delays in receiving a diagnosis of infertility and appropriate fertility counseling even though they are more likely to experience infertility than women of other races. When they do receive treatment, they are less likely to go on to a live birth.
Isabel Morgan, a postdoctoral fellow at Morehouse School of Medicine, researches maternal health and is the lead author of “Mapping fertility trajectories: An endarkened narrative inquiry of Black women’s fertility experiences and pathways through infertility treatment,” which was published recently in the journal Social Science & Medicine.
Morgan spoke with Woman Child Health about the findings of her study, in which 41 Black women were interviewed about their experiences with infertility. She also discussed how policy change and community initiatives can support Black women as they navigate the financial and emotional challenges that come with infertility.
Read more here: Q&A: The experiences of Black women seeking infertility treatment