Case Study: Culture of Birth

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This course will explore the cultural context of birth and the activities of women/birthing people and professionals and/or attendants in meeting the health care needs of pregnant women/birthing people. This course will examine how culture influences the way in which people are asked to birth, and apply a Reproductive Justice framework to move towards a culture of health equity. The history of caring for women/birthing people at birth, international health care, cultural mores/societal values, place of birth, psychosocial factors, ethical decision-making, and the role of technology are content areas that will be discussed. Prerequisite: If course requirement not met, permission of instructor required. Open to Nursing majors. Traditionally, this course includes a weekend long Doula training; after completion, students may serve as Doulas.