maori words Flashcards
wairua
more than just spirtuality
can cause an imbalance to ewllbeing
woemn may feel a desire to ‘fulfil their wairua’
Whakapapa- principle
The wahine and her whānau is acknowledged.
Karakia principle
The wahine and her whānau may use karakia (words chanted to obtain spiritual benefit or provide protection).
Whanaungatanga principle
The wahine and her whānau may involve others in her birthing program.
Te Reo Māori principle
The wahine and her whānau may speak Te Reo Māori.
Mana principle
The dignity of the wahine, her whānau, the midwife and others involved is maintained.
Hau Ora principle
The physical, spiritual, emotional and mental wellbeing of the wahine and her whānau is promoted and maintained.
Tikanga Whenua principle
Maintains the continuous relationship to land, life and nourishment; and the knowledge and support of kaumatua and whānau is available.
Te Whare Tangata principle
The wahine is acknowledged, protected, nurtured and respected as Te Whare Tangata (the ‘House of the People’).
Mokopuna principle
The mokopuna is unique, cared for and inherits the future, a healthy environment, wai u and whānau.
Manaakitanga
The midwife is a key person with a clear role and shares with the wahine and her whānau the goal of a safe, healthy, birthing outcome.
nga maia
registered charity
Maori MW’s / consumers
turanga kaupapa
guidelines for cultural competence- or MW’s, women, family
developed by nga maia 2006
formally adopted by MCNZ/ NZCOM
mana motuhake
self determination/ sovereignty
kaumatua
maori elder
(part of tikanga whenua )
