Suárez-Baquero Daniel F M, Joseph Jennie, McLemore Monica R
J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2025 May;54(3):338-348. doi: 10.1016/j.jogn.2024.07.003. Epub 2024 Aug 11.
In this commentary, we explore the significance of traditional Black midwifery practices across diaspora and global contexts, focusing on their potential for birth justice. By integrating cultural, health, and historical perspectives, we highlight the transformative power of traditional Black midwifery. Furthermore, we address the challenges that Black traditional and formally trained midwives face within contemporary health care systems. Barriers such as legal restrictions, limited recognition, and inadequate resources hinder the integration of Black midwifery into formal health care frameworks. Finally, strategies to promote collaboration, cultural, and respectful dialogue between traditional Black midwives and modern health care providers are proposed to overcome these challenges.
在这篇评论中，我们探讨了散居各地和全球背景下传统黑人助产实践的重要性，重点关注其对生育公正的潜力。通过整合文化、健康和历史视角，我们突出了传统黑人助产术的变革力量。此外，我们还探讨了黑人传统助产士和受过正规培训的助产士在当代医疗保健系统中所面临的挑战。诸如法律限制、认可度有限和资源不足等障碍阻碍了黑人助产术融入正规医疗保健框架。最后，我们提出了促进传统黑人助产士与现代医疗保健提供者之间合作、文化交流和相互尊重对话的策略，以克服这些挑战。
