A new mother is accompanied by her mother during her hospital stay on the postpartum unit. The patient's mother has made specific various requests of the nurses, including asking for a bottle so she can feed the baby after
the new mother attempts to breastfeed for the first time. How would the perinatal nurse best respond to the patient's mother in a culturally sensitive way?
A.
Ask both the patient and her mother about the preferred infant feeding method and assess what they already know.
B.
Ask the patient's mother to leave for 30 minutes to allow for some alone time with the patient in order to explore her learning needs.
C.
Ask the patient what she knows about breastfeeding and provide information to both women to support the patient's decision.
D.
Convey to the patient and her mother an understanding of the concepts of "hot" and "cold" within their belief system.
ANS: C
In certain multicultural populations such as India, Thailand, and China, the woman's postpartum confinement lasts for 40 days. During this time, prolonged rest with restricted activity is believed to be essential. The postpartum period is an important time for ensuring future good health, and great emphasis is placed on allowing the mother's body to regain balance after the birth of a child. To provide sensitive, appropriate care, nurses need to adopt a flexible approach when caring for women who embrace non-Western health beliefs and practices. The nurse should advocate for the patient by inquiring about her feeding preferences and by providing information to the mother and her family to support her in her decision.
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