Latin American Maternal Health: Theory, Culture, and Practice.

Catalog description

This course explores Latin American maternal health through the lenses of theory, culture, and practice, emphasizing how beliefs and social norms shape experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. Focusing on cultural variability and its impact on healthcare, the course is especially relevant to North Carolina, where the Latin American population has grown significantly. Students engage with texts, films, legal documents, and guest lectures to examine how maternal health is influenced by cultural and structural factors. By connecting global issues to local realities, the course equips students to critically analyze the social, political, and ethical dimensions of maternal care.