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Module 2: Maternal and child health of migrants

By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • identify the increased risks of poor outcomes that affect migrant mothers and children
  • understand the health choices made by women from Black and minority ethnic communities
  • respond to the particular health issues that affect some migrants mothers.

This module has 6 components. Please work through them in order.

1. Quiz  (If this doesn't open as a full screen slide show, go to 'Slide Show' in the menu bar and and select 'View Show'.)


2. Reflective Practice

‘I think that health professionals should provide equal maternity and child health care to all women, irrespective of their nationality or immigration status.’ Do you agree or disagree? Please say why.


3. Presentation


4. Case study

You are booking a woman who comes from Sudan.What additional questions would you ask her?

Suggested answer


5. Case study

At booking, a woman from Somalia discloses that she has FGM. What should you do?

Suggested answer


6. Resources