Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 8, 2024 5:01:45 GMT 12
HEALTH SYSTEM ‘FAILING WĀHINE MĀORI’ IN CHILDBIRTH: STUDY
A Dunedin mother and academic argues the health system is "failing wāhine Māori" who are at a higher risk of postnatal depression, anxiety, PTSD and suicide. University of Otago psychology PhD candidate Felicia Lawrie (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngā Puhi) is the lead author of the study.
It explored Māori women’s experiences with childbirth in New Zealand’s healthcare system.....