Black mothers in Texas and Indiana say hospital staff ignored cries for care while they were in labor

Two Black women said they were denied immediate medical attention despite being minutes away from giving birth.

The incidents, which happened days apart in different states, highlight long-standing disparities in health outcomes for Black women, health experts say.

In a TikTok video that has gone viral, Texas resident Karrie Jones can be seen screaming while a nurse at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite asks a series of intake questions, including her due date.

“Right now,” Jones yells as she writhes in pain in a wheelchair.

Jones’ mother, who took the video on Nov. 11, can be heard asking the nurse whether she treats all patients in the same manner “or just the Black ones.” The nurse does not respond.

In another video posted online, her mother says she asked hospital staff