Studies of motherhood in different North American cultures indicate that
a. for immigrant women, cultural beliefs may conflict with modern medical practices.
b. the customs and rituals surrounding pregnancy are similar across a wide variety of cultures.
c. Black mothers, who pride themselves on their strength and independence, prefer to raise their children alone.
d. most North American Indian cultures emphasize the importance of fathers participating in the birth experience.
A
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