Figure 1
Figure 1
Presentation
Trust declined more between pregnancy and the postpartum period for younger people and for members of racial and ethnic minority groups. The figure contains a graph comparing the trust levels for three groups (All adults, younger adults, and members of racial and ethnic minority groups) and the change in trust for each (ranging from a drop by 1 percentage point for all adults to a drop by 4 percentage points for younger adults and members of racial and ethnic minority groups). Source: Morning Consult online poll of a nationally representative sample of 660 adults ages 18+ (March 2025).
Values
| All adults | Gen Zers and millenials | Members of racial and ethnic minority groups | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust during pregnancy | 97% | 96% | 97% |
| Trust during the postpartum period | 96% | 92% | 93% |
Figure 2
Figure 2
Presentation
Negative experiences during labor and delivery were more common for younger people and for members of racial and ethnic minority groups. The figure contains a bar chart showing the percentages of survey respondents who reported negative experiences during labor and delivery. The y-axis names six types of negative experiences, and the x-axis shows the percentage of three groups (all adults, younger adults, and members of racial and ethnic minority groups) who reported those negative experiences. Source: Morning Consult online poll of a nationally representative sample of 660 adults ages 18+ (March 2025).
Values
| Gen Zers and millenials | Members of racial and ethnic minority groups | Overall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mistreatment (e.g., refusal or delay of treatment) | 5% | 7% | 3% |
| Disrespect (e.g., rude or dismissive comments) | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| Medical harm (e.g., subject to pain intentionally inflicted, unnecessary or excessive pain during procedures) | 7% | 8% | 4% |
| Being ignored (e.g., requesting something and not receiving it) | 13% | 11% | 7% |
| Being dismissed (e.g., requesting assistance but not receiving it) | 12% | 11% | 6% |
| Coercion (e.g., feeling forced or threatened to undergo procedures such as cesarean section) | 5% | 7% | 3% |