Article
Delivering away from home: the perinatal experiences of First Nations women in northwestern Ontario
Accoucher loin de chez soi : les expériences périnatales des femmes des Premières Nations dans le nord-ouest de l'Ontario
Fall 2011
Volume 16 - Issue 4
Terry O’Driscoll, Len Kelly, Lauren Payne, Natalie St. Pierre-Hansen, Helen Cromarty, Bryanne Minty, Barb Linkewich
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 17–21
Content Summary
This article explores the perinatal experiences of First Nations women who travel from remote communities to give birth. The study highlights the challenges these women face, including loneliness and cultural disconnection. It suggests the potential benefits of culturally appropriate support programs to improve their birthing experiences.
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Women's healthIndigenous healthPublic healthRural medicineRemote medicine