Who Would Have Thought This Pregnant Beggar Was Not Who She Said She Was?

Stress Of Racism

Furthermore, racism can impact their pregnancies and future children; some experts believe that the stress of racism puts black women at a higher risk of giving birth prematurely, which increases the risk of infant mortality.

Stress Of Racism

Emotional Toll

The emotional toll of having to prove she wasn’t a thief by exposing her pregnant belly to a cop has been significant for Bates. “After this incident,” Tinoco of WSOC said, “she was so sick to her stomach, she regrets leaving the house.”

Emotional Toll