2009
Whitty-Rogers, J., Evans, J., & Etowa, J.
Motherhood Initiative
This article discusses the social, political, and economic barriers that Mi'kmaq women face in accessing safe and effective childbirth care, based on a study exploring Mi'kmaq women's childbirth experiences in a large tertiary care centre in Nova Scotia. The article discusses findings in four thematic areas: unpreparedness for childbirth, professional relations as sites for invalidation, access to health care, and support during birthing.
Bridging the gaps: Reducing barriers for Mi'kmaq women and families during childbirth.
Whitty-Rogers, J., Evans, J., & Etowa, J. (2009). Bridging the gaps: Reducing barriers for Mi'kmaq women and families during childbirth. Journal of the Association for Research on Mothering, 11(1), 122-35.
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