Over the past years, Tijuana, Mexico, has seen an influx of U.S.-bound refugees and migrants, many of whom have escaped incredibly difficult situations in their country of origin. With no or little access to healthcare, pregnant women and girls are often most vulnerable.
Parteras Fronterizas / Borderland Midwives caters to the unique needs of this underserved patient population by utilizing a holistic approach that combines midwifery, traditional and Western medical practices.
This presentation explores the unique challenges pregnant migrants and refugees face at the US/Mexico border.
It highlights the importance of the midwifery model of care and dives into how midwives and healthcare providers can provide compassionate, trauma informed and comprehensive care despite difficult and limiting circumstances. The presentation will also discuss global health and midwifery skills that can help dismantle health disparities.
Learning Objectives:
1. List at least 3 health challenges pregnant refugees and migrants encounter at the US/Mexico border.
2. Describe trauma informed care & cultural humility when providing midwifery care for refugees and migrants.
3. List at least 3 global health and midwifery skills that help close the gap in health access.
4. Describe how this midwifery model of care can be translated to migrant/refugee sites in other areas of the world.
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