Exam 7: Transcultural Midwifery: Culture Care for Mauritian Immigrant Childbearing Families Living in New South Wales, Australia

Mauritian immigrants believed in a direct link between the health and wellbeing of the childbearing mother and her baby, and the provision of extended family and friendship support during the childbearing period. This support was described by the informants as:

The principles upon which Australia's multiculturalism policy is based include which of the following:

Best professional practise included the ability of the health professional to:

Care to Mauritian childbearing women meant the provision of a hygienic and supportive environment for the mother and her newborn baby. In addition to avoidance of harmful environments, which two other care pattern practices were highly valued?

Advocacy by spouse, family, or friends provided reassurance for Mauritian childbearing women because the advocate: