(Re)birthing systems in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut: a place-based inquiry into Inuit birthing, systems of care, and maternal health research

AbstractObjectives: Within the Qikiqtaaluk Region (Eastern Nunavut), pregnant women are required to travel outside their home communities for birthing care. This model differs from the prior norm of place-based, midwife-attended birth and impacts Inuit wellness. This research characterised Inuit wom...

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Main Author: Laura Jane Brubacher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:International Journal of Circumpolar Health
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22423982.2023.2273012