J Natl Med Assoc
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Comparative Study
Preferences for labor and delivery practices between pregnant immigrants and U.S.-born patients: a comparative prospective antenatal survey study.
To compare preferences in pregnant Somali and Sudanese immigrants with US-born women for different labor and delivery procedures and practices. ⋯ This prospective survey quantifies the differences in preferences for labor and delivery practices from two foreign populations and from U.S.-born women. This information is useful for all physicians who wish to better meet the needs of individual patients, especially those who are from different cultures and backgrounds.