All parents need someone in their corner like we had. But for First Nations parents, having an Aboriginal midwife is essential | Narelda Jacobs and Karina Natt

Indigenous women are three times more likely to die during childbirth.

The reported experiences of racism, racism and lack of consent in maternity wards are shocking and inadequate care.

The series of reports in the Birth Rights in the U.S. shows Aboriginal midwives save lives and keep First Nations together.

- Narelda Jacobs is a journalist and presenter for 10 News First. Karina Natt is a political and communications adviser. Their book, If Queers Were n’t Meant to Have Kids is out 4 November ..