Hmong Women and Reproduction
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Pranee Rice (Author)
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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.
About the Author
PRANEE LIAMPUTTONG RICE is Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health, La Trobe University, Australia.
More Details
- Contributor: Pranee Rice
- Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
- ISBN13: 9780897896795
- Number of Pages: 344
- Packaged Dimensions: 156x235mm
- Packaged Weight: 709
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Release Date: 2000-08-30
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: PRANEE LIAMPUTTONG RICE is Senior Lecturer in the School of Public Health, La Trobe University, Australia.
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