The importance of culture in childbearing.
In 1972, Mary Lou Moore wrote about the importance of nurses in the United States becoming aware of childbirth traditions of other countries. In 2010, North America has become more culturally diverse, and the dominant culture related to childbirth has become the hospital culture. Nurses must acknowledge this unique culture and work to make women of all cultures comfortable in this setting to ensure a safe and satisfying childbearing experience.
Parent-Child Department, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC 27402, USA.
Lynne Porter
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