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Hmong Women and Reproduction
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Artikel-Nr:
9780897896795
Veröffentl:
2000
Einband:
HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
Erscheinungsdatum:
01.01.2000
Seiten:
344
Autor:
Pranee Liamputtong Rice
Gewicht:
712 g
Format:
235x157x25 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
PRANEE LIAMPUTTONG RICE is Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health, La Trobe University, Australia.
The author gives an overview of Hmong history and culture, including the position and status of the women in Hmong culture. Pregnancy and birth are discussed, along with infant care, breastfeeding, and beliefs about childhood nutrition, health, and illness.In the last part of the book the author explores Hmong women's reproductive health, including discussions of infertility and miscarriage, death in childbirth, fertility regulation, and beliefs about menstruation and the experience of menopause. Changes in outlook and practices due to new living situations are explored.
Explores beliefs and customs of reproduction among Hmong women who have recently settled in Western countries.
IntroductionThe History and the CultureThe HmongHmong Women in Hmong SocietyHmong Healers and Hmong MedicinesWomen and ChildbearingConception and PregnancyBirthNyob Nruab Hlis--Thirty Days ConfinementBirth in a New HomelandWomen and ChildrearingChildrearing and Infant CareBeliefs about Breastmilk and Infant Feeding PracticesChildhood Health and IllnessWomen and Reproductive HealthUnsuccessful Reproduction: Infertility and MiscarriageDeath in Birth: Stillbirth, Neonatal, and Maternal DeathFertility Regulation: Menstruation Regulation, Contraception, and AbortionBlood Magic: Menstruation and MenopauseBy Way of Conclusion--Motherhood in a New Country