Akira is 28, a G1P0, and at 7 weeks 3 days dating from her last menstrual period. Akira met her active duty husband while he was stationed in Japan 5 years ago, and her mother and brother came to the United States along with them after his deployment a few years ago. As you wait for the midwife, you reflect on your conversation with Akira. She’s told you that she has a great relationship with her mother and can’t wait to share her joy at the delivery with her. However, unlike Akira herself, who speaks English very well, her mother doesn’t speak any English and is very traditional. She is expecting the same experiences and traditions to be followed in this delivery as they would be if Akira were delivering in Japan, and Akira is having a hard time explaining the differences. Akira would like her mother to attend some of her prenatal appointments and asked you if her mother could accompany her to learn more about what she may see at the delivery. What is your best response to Akira

Akira is 28, a G1P0, and at 7 weeks 3 days dating from her last menstrual period. Akira met her active duty husband while he was stationed in Japan 5 years ago, and her mother and brother came to the United States along with them after his deployment a few years ago. As you wait for the midwife, you reflect on your conversation with Akira. She’s told you that she has a great relationship with her mother and can’t wait to share her joy at the delivery with her. However, unlike Akira herself, who speaks English very well, her mother doesn’t speak any English and is very traditional. She is expecting the same experiences and traditions to be followed in this delivery as they would be if Akira were delivering in Japan, and Akira is having a hard time explaining the differences. Akira would like her mother to attend some of her prenatal appointments and asked you if her mother could accompany her to learn more about what she may see at the delivery. What is your best response to Akira