Hmong Women and Reproduction

by Pranee Rice

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780897896795
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	08/30/2000
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.94(d)
Lexile:	1130L (what's this?)

About the Author

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

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