Intro/ Overview. . This Is The Cultural Perspective

. One factor that creates cultural difference is India’s nine religions. Ancient India consisted of three religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. All three ancient religions are part of the nine religions today. Statistics have shown that 827 million (80.5%) have returned themselves as followers of Hindu religion, 138 million (13.4%) as Muslims or the followers of Islam, 24 million (2.3%) as Christians, 19 million (1.9%) as Sikh, 8 million (0.80%) as Buddhists and 4 million (0.4%) are Jain (Religion). I don’t

In order to have a normal birth, both the mother and the child need to prepare for birth. The mother needs to acquire knowledge regarding what to expect, information about the baby and its special care and attention. Both need to prepare themselves with time, so that at the end of pregnancy the mother just has to sit unstressfully for the baby to arrive. The child start preparing his departure from the mother’s womb by the end of the seventh month. The child starts protecting his body from external viruses and microbes by accumulating antibodies from the mother. Also he starts absorbing extra iron, because he knows that the mother’s milk lacks iron needed for the production of red blood cells. The child rotates his body, locating his head towards the birth canal. And the baby starts accumulating fat under his skin, preparing his body for life in the external

Giving birth to a baby is the most amazing and miraculous experiences for parents and their loved ones. Every woman’s birth story is different and full of joy. Furthermore, the process from the moment a woman knows that she’s pregnant to being in the delivering room is very critical to both her and the newborn baby. Prenatal care is extremely important and it can impact greatly the quality of life of the baby. In this paper, the topic of giving birth will be discussed thoroughly by describing the stories of two mothers who gave birth in different decades and see how their prenatal cares are different from each other with correlation of the advancement of modern medicine between four decades.

It is also thought that the digestive system is given an opportunity to adjust to a “hot” and “cold” food before fully digesting it (Salimbene et al., 2000 pg. 137).

“The theory of yin and yang or cold and hot foods dominates food choices during pregnancy” (Guelfi, 2015). Women associate cold foods with miscarriage. Cold foods are thought to require more energy for the body to digest. Cold foods are believed to make the uterus cold and decrease blood flow. Watermelon and ice cream are examples of cold food.

The purpose of this paper is to analyze information on a pregnant patient. The information will be compared to the expected normal patterns of a healthy pregnancy. Risk factors will then be looked at for implications and recommendations for ways to improve health of the patient. Finally, teaching and anticipatory guidance for this specific patient will be given.

India is a captivating country full of humble traditions, lively festivals, and honest beliefs. With over 2 billion people, India has a vast array of religions and languages with Hindi being the most popular. The Hindu culture is a culture of love, respect, honoring others and humbling one's own ego so that the inner nature, which is naturally pure and modest, will shine forth (Mailerindia Infotek Limited). Hindi is a kind and peaceful religion. It is only fitting to combine a temperate religion with a humble society of people. Indians were raised to treat their elders with respect and to always be humble to guests. Strangers will great you with the utmost benevolence and friends will invite you into their home and make sure you are

In protecting health, foods eaten after childbirth was a dish called gahat. Gahat is similar to barley, and was made into a thick broth. Special butter and herbs were added, which gave it the resemblance of mash potatoes. A spice called berbere, eaten with yogurt, was used to help relieve back pain during childbirth. They were told to avoid the Tebebti people. This superstitious belief professed that by looking into the eyes of these people would make one sick. Special religious customs consisted of kissing a wooden cross held in the hands of a priest.

Adult men and women have different nutritional needs based on their occupation and activity level. Those who have sedentary jobs, can get away with eating a 1500-1800 calorie a day diet, without weight gain. However, those who work in field such as construction, cleaning, fitness instruction, etc..require a greater calorie intake of at least 2000-3000 calories daily. Women of child bearing age, must eat plenty of iron rich foods like cooked fish and poultry products, as well as spinach and other leafy green vegetables. Just before and during pregnancy, women have to pay close attention to the diet, as this can affect the health of the baby. Along with obtaining nutrients from all of the major food

Don’t hesitate to take food thinking that you may vomit. During pregnancy it is essential to eat a balanced diet. But try to take simple food devoid of oil and masalas. You can have dry roti and boiled vegetables, cereals without milk etc. which can offer you energy.

Throughout a women’s pregnancy follows some of the common physiological changes brought about with their pregnancy. These minor disorders may affect many woman’s daily life routine and also the body’s adaptations to the mother and fetus. In particular nausea and vomiting are one of the major illness women experience earlier on in pregnancy. In order for an optimal birth outcome midwife and other health professionals may provide consultations and demonstrate a “women centred” care throughout the pregnancy.

In pregnancy women might experience hot and burning sensations in the feet due to a sudden increase in weight as well as hormonal changes that cause a slight increase in body temperature. Cooling foot gels, regular bathing of the feet, followed by wearing open toed shoes will help you to keep cool your feet during pregnancy. There could be various other reasons also for hot feet. You need proper diagnosis for this problem and accordingly treatment can be initiated. And if it is because of pregnancy, then it is common with proper care you can tackle this problem.

One reason, it’s fairly easy to get warmer when it’s cold. You either avoid being outside or dress warmer but when it’s hot, pregnant women may be inclined to just bear it, especially if the cost of running air conditioning is too high or air conditioning isn’t available. The early weeks are the most crucial. If exposed to extreme heat in the first seven weeks, women had an 11 percent increase in preterm birth before 34 weeks and a 4 percent increased risk for delivery at 37 or 38 weeks. In addition, women who suffered extreme heat conditions for the majority of their pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm delivery at 34

Prenatal care is widely accepted as an important element in improving pregnancy outcome. (Gorrie, McKinney, Murray, 1998). Prenatal care is defined as care of a pregnant woman during the time in the maternity cycle that begins with conception and ends with the onset of labor. A medical, surgical, gynecologic, obstretic, social and family history is taken (Mosby's Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary, 1998). It is important for a pregnant woman as well as our society to know that everything that you do has an effect on your baby. Because so many women opt not to receive the benefits of prenatal care, our society sees the ramification, which include a variety of complications primarily

From taking this class, I have gained significant understanding of biological determinants of women’s health. Learning about the number of unique biological risks women face is important to understand for me because I am a woman and this risks are likely to pertain to me as well. One of topic of biological aspect of women’s health we covered in class were risks factors associated with pregnancy, its complication and pregnancy itself. Understanding about maternal death and number of causes such as hemorrhage, sepsis, hypertensive, and abortion