Minority populations

LGBTQ+, Aboriginal and Torres strait islanders

What is “queer”

Queer is a multifaceted word which has different meanings and is used in different ways for different people. Examples include

• dont conform to cultural norms around gender and sexuality

• attraction to people of all genders

• a general term refferring to all non-hetrosexuals

What is an intersex person?

An umbrella term that described people born with any of the 30 different variations in sex characteristics including chromosomal, gonads, sex hormones and genitalia

What is a criticism of inclusive language in LGBTQI+ maternity care

• the use of inclusive language is seen as undermining the fundamental feminist nature of midwifery care

• terms such as mother, breastfeeding, maternity are dearly cherished by woman

What are some of the birthing risks associated with AATSI

• Remote locations- more likely than non-indigenous australians to live rurally

• less access to health services

• poorer access to nutritous food

• smoking

• poor housing or overcrowding

What are some specific risks/consequences that are associated with AATSI people

• preterm birth

• low birth weught

• perinatal mortality

• antenatal care attendance