The importance of social networks points to another arena in
which the ANC midwife can have a bidirectional bridgingrole.
Because socialnet works have the potential to contribute both
positively and negatively to women's health and choices(Berkman
et al.,2000; LoweandMoore,2014), collaborations with local
Somali communities are important for reaching out and creating
awareness about IPV and how it can be prevented.Atthesame
time, the relevance of advice given during pregnancy or parental
education to Somali-born women and families can be increased by
better awareness of traditions and family changes during migration,
with the help of Somali communities and key persons
(Panet al.,2006, Osman etal.,2016).