Narrativas de madres migrantes: Resistencia, identidad y cuidado desde el modelo de partería en México
Narratives of Migrant Mothers: Resistance, Identity, and Care from the Midwifery Model in Mexico

Summary/Abstract: This article explores the experiences of migrant women in the perinatal period crossing Mexico’s northern border, focusing on subjectivity, resistance, the identity transformation and the care provided through midwifery models. Using a qualitative narrative approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with four migrant women who received prenatal, childbirth, or postpartum support from midwives. The findings show that in contexts of extreme vulnerability and displacement, motherhood functions as an identity anchor that fosters women's resilience. The study also highlights respectful and humanized care practices by midwives, who address not only the physical health of the women but also their emotional and symbolic well-being. The narratives reveal how midwifery support helps migrant mothers reframe their migratory experience and reconstruct their maternal identity amidst adversity. The study concludes that midwifery offers an ethical and culturally appropriate model of care for migrant women in the perinatal period and recommends its integration into public health and migration policies.

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