Potentially harmful traditional practices during pregnancy and postpartum

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Ayaz Alkaya S., Efe Ş.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CONTRACEPTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE, vol.13, no.3, pp.282-288, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 13 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2008
• Doi Number: 10.1080/13625180802049427
• Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CONTRACEPTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.282-288
• Keywords: traditional practices, maternal-child health, pregnancy, postpartum, Turkey
• Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives Culturally embedded attitudes and beliefs affect people's lifestyle and health. Traditional practices such as bathing the baby in salt water to prevent him from smelling bad, regarding pregnancy as a shameful situation, and concealing pregnancy, may cause harm. This descriptive study aimed at identifying potentially harmful practices of married women during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum, in Turkey.