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[Motherhood in a recent immigration to Quebec context].
Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
|June 19, 2020
Summary
New mothers who recently immigrated to Quebec experience significant challenges, including isolation and intense emotions. Support from partners and professional services is crucial for their well-being during this transition.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Immigration Studies
- Maternal Health
Background:
- Recent immigration to Quebec presents unique challenges for new mothers.
- Understanding the maternal experience within this context is vital for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of maternity among recent immigrants in Quebec.
- To identify key challenges and support systems influencing maternal well-being.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 mothers who immigrated within the last five years.
- L'Écuyer's developmental analysis was employed for qualitative data interpretation.
Main Results:
- Mothers perceive their role as a significant responsibility, developing autonomy postnatally but facing isolation.
- Emotional experiences range from happiness to anxiety, influenced by perceptions of maternity and immigration.
- Maintaining connections to origins and utilizing professional services are key coping strategies.
Conclusions:
- Motherhood transition is disruptive; social isolation intensifies maternal responsibilities.
- Partners are crucial allies; trust in locals is a challenge, but some services (e.g., nurse visits, 'From Tiny Tot to Toddler' guide) are highly valued.
- Further research on immigrant fathers and enhanced support for socially isolated mothers are recommended.
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