| Hmong Women and Reproduction Contributor(s): Rice, Pranee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0897896793 ISBN-13: 9780897896795 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2000 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies - Health & Fitness - Medical | Public Health |
| Dewey: 305.488 |
| LCCN: 99055890 |
| Lexile Measure: 1130 |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 6.45" W x 9.53" (1.52 lbs) 344 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Health & Fitness |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |