Hmong Women and Reproduction

Inbunden, Engelska, 2000

Av Pranee Rice, Pranee Liamputtong Rice, Pranee Liamputtong

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2000-08-30
Mått156 x 235 x 25 mm
Vikt709 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor344
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780897896795

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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