Providing culturally sensitive care to the childbearing Islamic family: Part II.

Culturally sensitive care requires a unique combination of empathy, curiosity, and a profound respect for others. This article provides insight into the Islamic family structure and the traditional male and female roles that health care providers may encounter. Best practice considerations focused on communication with and care of the family during hospitalization, and strategies to support breastfeeding, dietary, and medication requirements are provided. Neonatal end-of-life decision making and death rituals are also discussed in context with commonly held religious beliefs and practices of this population.