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Hmong Women and Reproduction

Hmong Women and Reproduction

Hardcover

Health GeneralMedical ReferenceWomen's Studies

ISBN10: 0897896793
ISBN13: 9780897896795
Publisher: Praeger
Published: Aug 30 2000
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.52
Height: 1.18 Width: 6.45 Depth: 9.53
Language: English

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.

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