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Take a moment to watch this meaningful video that explores how care providers can respectfully and effectively support Native families through the prenatal experience. Learn how cultural sensitivity, understanding, and education come together to nurture wellness and trust.
Supporting Mind, Body, and Spirit in Prenatal Care
As a provider, it is important to support a positive mind, body, and spirit while protecting individuals from harm throughout the prenatal process. When asking questions, the goal should always be to improve understanding and enhance the services provided. Offering as much health education as possible empowers individuals to make informed choices. Many have learned to navigate life with their feet in and out of the canoe, balancing between different worlds and experiences.
- How can a provider support the positive development of mind, body, and spirit during the prenatal process?
- Why is it important for questions to be asked with the purpose of improving understanding for the services being provided?
- How can health education be effectively provided to ensure the well-being of expectant parents?
- What does the metaphor of "navigating with our feet in and out of the canoe" represent in the context of providing support?
- How can providers ensure they protect expectant parents from harm while offering care and support?
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