The podcast examines the crisis of maternal healthcare in the United States through personal stories and structural analysis. It traces the roots of modern gynecology to unethical experiments on enslaved Black women, a legacy that has contributed to ongoing racial and gender inequities. The near-fatal experience of Maggie and the death of Christine Fields at Woodhull Hospital expose dangerous patterns of medical dismissal and surgical negligence. Christine’s husband, Jose, channels grief into advocacy, pushing for the Grieving Families Act to grant legal recourse in cases of medical loss. However, legal barriers and underfunded public hospitals hinder accountability. Despite these challenges, doulas and patient advocates are emerging as vital forces for change, offering support and demanding reform. The discussion underscores both the urgency of the crisis and the resilience of those fighting to transform maternal care.