Something about having a baby seems to bring lots of things to a head and it tumbles out like a flood and, generally, well hopefully, you're there to pick it up, but many times you're not and I think that is very sad. Generally, however, the causes are complex - a combination of social, physiological and psychological. Distress or complications of childbirth. To obtain this information focus groups were held in Sydney, Wollongong, Queanbeyan and Newcastle with health professionals and NESB women who had given birth in the past 18 months. Establishing language-specific parent support groups for NESB women and their partners to help women to overcome isolation, depression and anxiety Home visits for women if they are unable to attend the Early Childhood Centre or G.P. because their culture requires them to stay at home for a period of time after confinement Improved understanding, sensitivity and flexibility of hospital staff towards NESB mothers.
All health workers relate to people of different cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds.
This involves developing good communication skills which requires practice, patience and concentration to become adept. Take time to listen. Hurrying things can be counter productive, especially when there are communication problems. The University of Melbourne.