Overview

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.

Full Product Details

Author:   Pranee Rice
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.709kg
ISBN:  

9780897896795

ISBN 10:   0897896793
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   30 August 2000
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction The History and the Culture The Hmong Hmong Women in Hmong Society Hmong Healers and Hmong Medicines Women and Childbearing Conception and Pregnancy Birth Nyob Nruab Hlis--Thirty Days Confinement Birth in a New Homeland Women and Childrearing Childrearing and Infant Care Beliefs about Breastmilk and Infant Feeding Practices Childhood Health and Illness Women and Reproductive Health Unsuccessful Reproduction: Infertility and Miscarriage Death in Birth: Stillbirth, Neonatal, and Maternal Death Fertility Regulation: Menstruation Regulation, Contraception, and Abortion Blood Magic: Menstruation and Menopause By Way of Conclusion--Motherhood in a New Country

Reviews

?The book is well written, with detailed information on Hmong beliefs and practices...This book is recommended for all healthcare professionals who work with the Hmong, or who may be interested in cross-cultural healthcare service. It is appropriate for high school students and other adults, and will serve as an excellent textbook for college level courses.?-The Journal of Asian Studies

Author Information

PRANEE LIAMPUTTONG RICE is Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health, La Trobe University, Australia.

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