Mexican American
Often face barriers to prenatal care because of lack of insurance, fear of health care system, lack of transportation to clinic. May consider prenatal care not necessary because childbirth is normal life event. Education and acculturation influence prenatal care access. Pregnancy considered to follow marriage; family supports respect of and assistance to pregnant woman. Pregnant woman does not smoke, work, drink alcohol, or use drugs; pregnancy a time to rest, walk, eat well, sleep, drink chamomile tea, and avoid cold air. Grandmother may move into the home close to delivery time to help and provide folk remedies after birth. Modest about care and needs; same-sex health care provider encouraged. In general, walks during labor to enhance birth; wants family for support; woman active and father delegates support to female members of family. In general, breastfeeds for up to 1 year and describe their cultural values related to pregnancy and birth. What are their cultural strengths? Can you identify a cultural value that may result in a negative outcome? If so, what education can you provide to the patient? How can you share new information in a culturally competent way? Support your intervention with evidence-based practice.