Maternal Health in Canadian Aboriginal Communities: Challenges and Opportunities

Overview

Journal J Obstet Gynaecol Can

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2009 Nov 28

PMID 19941725

Citations 10

Authors

Andre B Lalonde

Christine Butt

Astrid Bucio

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Abstract

In response to the direct and indirect consequences of removing birthing practices from communities, Canada is exploring new initiatives to return childbirth to Aboriginal communities. Lessons learned and insights into this major problem can be used internationally to plan efforts to reduce maternal mortality in low-resource countries around the world.

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