Unraveling the Tapestry: Variations in Midwifery and Community Birth Utilization Among Asian Subgroups

The study underscores the importance of addressing racial-ethnic disparities in perinatal care and promoting culturally sensitive approaches. Factors such as traditional birth customs, cultural beliefs, and conditions of immigration may influence the choice of perinatal care among API communities. Efforts to promote CB and MAB should consider how cultural differences and values across different API subgroups may promote or inhibit the adoption of evidence-based low-intervention perinatal care models.