Maternal Death and Pregnancy-Related Morbidity Among Indigenous Women of Mexico and Central America An Anthropological, Epidemiological, and Biomedical Approach

© 2018 Editors: Schwartz, David A. (Ed.) Examines reproductive health and the causes and prevention of pregnancy-related disease and death among indigenous women in Mexico and Central America -- a major public health and humanitarian issue see more benefits About this book About the authors This ambitious sourcebook surveys both the traditional basis for and the present state of indigenous women’s reproductive health in Mexico and Central America. Noted practitioners, specialists, and researchers take an interdisciplinary approach to analyze the multiple barriers for access and care to indigenous women that had been complicated by longstanding gender inequities, poverty, stigmatization, lack of education, war, obstetrical violence, and differences in language and customs, all of which contribute to unnecessary maternal morbidity and mortality. Emphasis is placed on indigenous cultures and folkways—from traditional midwives and birth attendants to indigenous botanical medication and traditional healing and spiritual practices—and how they may effectively coexist with modern biomedical care. Throughout these chapters, the main theme is clear: the rights of indigenous women to culturally respective reproductive health care and a successful pregnancy leading to the birth of healthy children. A sampling of the topics: Motherhood and modernization in a Yucatec village Maternal morbidity and mortality in Honduran Miskito communities Solitary birth and maternal mortality among the Rarámuri of Northern Mexico Maternal morbidity and mortality in the rural Trifino region of Guatemala The traditional Ngäbe-Buglé midwives of Panama Characterizations of maternal death among Mayan women in Yucatan, Mexico Unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and unmet need in Guatemala Maternal Death and Pregnancy-Related Morbidity Among Indigenous Women of Mexico and Central America is designed for anthropologists and other social scientists, physicians, nurses and midwives, public health specialists, epidemiologists, global health workers, international aid organizations and NGOs, governmental agencies, administrators, policy-makers, and others involved in the planning and implementation of maternal and reproductive health care of indigenous women in Mexico and Central America, and possibly other geographical areas. Show all Table of contents (40 chapters) Introduction to Indigenous Women and Their Pregnancies: Misunderstood, Stigmatized, and at Risk Schwartz, David A., M.D., M.S. Hyg., F.C.A.P. Pages 3-9 Preview Aztec Pregnancy: Archaeological and Cultural Foundations for Motherhood and Childbearing in Ancient Mesoamerica Schwartz, David A., M.D., M.S. Hyg., F.C.A.P. Pages 11-33 Hypertensive Mothers, Obstetric Hemorrhage, and Infections: Biomedical Aspects of Maternal Death Among Indigenous Women in Mexico and Central America Schwartz, David A., M.D., M.S. Hyg., F.C.A.P. Pages 35-50 Speaking in Tongues: The Importance of Speaking Indigenous Languages in Maternal Health Care Sheedy, Crystal, M.A., Ph.D. Pages 51-61 Maternal Health in Central America: The Role of Medicinal Plants in the Pregnancy-Related Health and Well-Being of Indigenous Women in Central America Locklear, Tracie D., Ph.D. (et al.) Pages 63-111 Gender and Family Planning Among Indigenous Women in Mexico and Central America: A Call to Action Levy, Jessica K., Ph.D., M.P.H. (et al.) Pages 113-131 Antenatal Care Among Poor and Indigenous Women in Central America and Mexico: A Cross-Country Study of Access, Utilization, and Barriers Dansereau, Emily, M.P.H., Ph.D. (et al.) Pages 133-144 Structural Violence: An Important Factor of Maternal Mortality Among Indigenous Women in Chiapas, Mexico Kotni, Mounia, Ph.D. Pages 147-167 Maternal Mortality and the Coverage, Availability of Resources, and Access to Women’s Health Services in Three Indigenous Regions of Mexico: Guerrero Mountains, Tarahumara Sierra, and Nayar Navarro, Sergio Meneses, M.D., Sc.D. (et al.) Pages 169-188 Reconquista: Obstetric Violence and Underreporting of Obstetric Complications in Yucatán and Quintana Roo Williams, Sarah A., M.A. Pages 189-203 Pregnancy, Birth, and Babies: Motherhood and Modernization in a Yucatec Village Veile, Amanda, Ph.D. (et al.) Pages 205-223 Social Support and Social Suffering: Uterine Health and Isihuayo Among Indigenous Women in Mexico Smith-Oka, Vania, Ph.D. (et al.) Pages 225-247 Characteristics of Maternal Death Among Mayan Women in Yucatan, Mexico Angulo, Elsa María Rodríguez, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. (et al.) Pages 249-270 Contraceptive Counseling and Family Planning Services in the Chiapas Highlands: Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Access for the Indigenous Population Meneses-Navarro, Sergio, M.D, Sc.D., M.P.H., M.S.A. (et al.) Pages 271-300 Problems with Epidemiological Surveillance and Under-Reporting of Maternal Deaths in Yucatan, Mexico: An Analysis of Six Studies Rodríguez-Angulo, Elsa María, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. (et al.) Pages 301-312 Contemporary Issues in the Training, Practice, and Implementation of Midwifery for Indigenous Women in Mexico Foster, Jennifer, Ph.D.,C.N.M.,M.P.H.,F.A.C.N.M. (et al.) Pages 313-326 Registration of Vital Events by the Civil Registry Office in an Indigenous Context: Implications for the Registration of Maternal Deaths Enciso, María Graciela Freyermuth, M.D., Ph.D. Pages 327-348 Misconceived Mortality: Solitary Birth and Maternal Mortality Among the Rarámuri of Northern Mexico Miller, Janneli F., Ph.D. Pages 349-368 Lessons from Chiapas: Caring for Indigenous Women Through a Femifocal Model of Care Alonso, Cristina, M.P.H., C.P.M. (et al.) Pages 369-384 Maternal Mortality of Indigenous Women in Mexico: An Analysis from the Perspective of Human Rights Enciso, María Graciela Freyermuth, M.D., Ph.D. (et al.) Pages 385-400 The Consequences of Social Inequality: Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Honduran Miskito Communities Arps, Shahna, Ph.D. Pages 403-430 Managing Maternal Mortality: On-the-Ground Practices of Traditional Birth Attendants in Southern Belize Maraesa, Aminata, Ph.D. Pages 433-449 Curse or Cure? The Phenomenon of Obeah Pregnancy Among Belizean Maya Maraesa, Aminata, Ph.D. Pages 451-461 Childbirth as a Lens of Medicalization on a Guatemalan Plantation Cosminsky, Sheila, Ph.D. Pages 465-481 Approaching Maternal Health from a Decolonized, Systemic, and Culturally Safe Approach: Case Study of the Mayan-Indigenous Populations of Guatemala Chomat, Anne Marie, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. (et al.) Pages 483-511 Emergency Obstetrical Planning in Rural Guatemala: A Case Study Hallowell, Beth, Ph.D. Pages 513-530 Unintended Pregnancy, Induced Abortion, and Unmet Need for Effective Contraception in Twenty-First Century Indigenous Mayan Populations of Guatemala Kestler, Edgar, M.D., M.Sc. (et al.) Pages 531-552 Maternal Care in Guatemala: Problematizing Discourses of Development, Transnational Advocacy, and Indigeneity Nichols, Briana, Ph.D. (et al.) Pages 553-566 “The Mosquito Brings the Sickness”: Local Knowledge, Stigma, and Barriers to Zika Prevention in Rural Guatemala Howells, Michaela E., Ph.D. (et al.) Pages 567-581 Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in the Rural Trifinio Region of Southwestern Guatemala: Analysis of the Problems, Strategic Successes, and Challenges Heinrichs, Gretchen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Pages 583-597 The Emerging Role of the Comadrona as a Broker Between Ancient Cultural Beliefs and Modern Biomedicalization to Improve Maternal Health Care in Guatemala Chaudhry, Sobaata, M.S. (et al.) Pages 599-616 Poverty, Local Perceptions, and Access to Services: Understanding Obstetric Choices for Rural and Indigenous Women in Guatemala in the Twenty-First Century Colom, Alejandra, Ph.D., M.A. (et al.) Pages 617-633 Family Planning Methods Among Mayan Women in Guatemala and the Challenges Facing the Indigenous Population Festa, Julia, B.A. (et al.) Pages 635-650 Toward an Understanding of Placentas, Umbilical Cords, and Cauls Among Kaqchikel Maya Midwives of Guatemala Hinojosa, Servando Z., Ph.D. Pages 651-661 From Dengue to Zika: Environmental and Structural Risk Factors for Child and Maternal Health in Costa Rica Among Indigenous and Nonindigenous Peoples Alvarado, Gabriela, M.D., M.S.P.H., M.A. (et al.) Pages 665-682 Improving Maternal Health Status in Indigenous Communities of Panama: Community-Based Participatory Research and Interventions Among the Ngäbe-Buglé People of Panama Calvo, Arlene, Ph.D., M.P.H. (et al.) Pages 685-697 Clinicians Working Alongside the Traditional Ngäbe-Buglé Lay Midwives of Panama Calvo, Arlene, Ph.D., M.P.H. (et al.) Pages 699-707 Overcoming Barriers to Reducing Adolescent Pregnancy and Improving Maternal Health in Nicaragua Bliss, Katherine E., Ph.D. Pages 711-718 A Lexicon for Anthropological, Epidemiological, and Biomedical Research of Reproductive and Maternal Health Schwartz, David A., M.D., M.S. Hyg., F.C.A.P. Pages 721-741 A Glossary for Anthropological Research Referring to Indigenous Peoples of Mexico and Central America Schwartz, David A., M.D., M.S. Hyg., F.C.A.P. Pages 743-774 Buy this book eBook 178,49 € price for Spain (gross) Buy eBook ISBN 978-3-319-71538-4 Digitally watermarked, DRM-free Included format: EPUB, PDF ebooks can be used on all reading devices Immediate eBook download after purchase Hardcover 222,56 €