Transcultural Perspectives in Childbearing

Read chapter 5 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentation. ;Once done answer and/or develop the following answers;

1. ;Madge is an intake nurse at high-acuity labor and delivery unit. ;She is taking down information about a family’s birth plan and notice that the mother is accompanied by only another woman. ;Write three paragraphs on the following issues;

; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;a. ;Include cultural assessment technique to explore the family composition without offending the woman present.

; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;b. ;Discuss the potential challenges lesbian couples may have in childbearing. ;

; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;c. ;What are current policies like regarding who is allowed in the labor and delivery in the labor and delivery room? ;How might these

; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;look in the future?