Customs and Beliefs Relating to the Mother and Infant in an Area of Rural Andhra Pradesh

Karan, S; Yc, Mathur; Qureshi, Saleha; Agarwal, Manorama

doi:10.1093/tropej/29.2.81

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“…The study revealed patterns of behavior and understanding regarding the immediate postpartum period similar to those reported in previous studies in Bangladesh and other South Asian societies (Katona-Apte, 1977; Bhatia, 1981;Karan et al, 1983;Blanchet, 1984;Jeffery et al, 1989;Chalmers, 1993;Goodbum et al, 1995). The study revealed patterns of behavior and understanding regarding the immediate postpartum period similar to those reported in previous studies in Bangladesh and other South Asian societies (Katona-Apte, 1977; Bhatia, 1981;Karan et al, 1983;Blanchet, 1984;Jeffery et al, 1989;Chalmers, 1993;Goodbum et al, 1995).…”

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Postpartum Contraceptive Use in Bangladesh: Understanding Users' Perspectives

Salway¹,

Nurani²

1998

Studies in Family Planning

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Qualitative and quantitative data are used to explore postpartum contraceptive use in two populations in Bangladesh. Findings from in-depth interviews with contraceptive users illustrate that women are primarily concerned with their own and their newborn child's health and well-being in the period following childbirth. In addition, women are aware of a diminished risk of pregnancy during the period of postpartum amenorrhea. These perceptions, plus a belief that modern methods of contraception are "strong" and potentially damaging to health, mean that the majority of women are reluctant to adopt family planning methods soon after birth, despite a desire to avoid closely spaced pregnancies. Supplementation of the child's diet is also shown to be an important factor determining the timing of postpartum contraceptive initiation. The findings suggest that current policies promoting contraception to women in the immediate postpartum period are inappropriate for many Bangladeshi women.

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Postpartum Contraceptive Use in Bangladesh: Understanding Users' Perspectives

Salway¹,

Nurani²

1998

Studies in Family Planning

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Maternal knowledge regarding breast feeding and weaning practices

Pant

Chothia

1990

Indian J Pediatr

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The study assessed the knowledge of mothers of the high income group of urban Baroda, related to breast feeding and weaning. Forty mothers with children aged 4 to 18 months were studied. Knowledge and practices regarding breast feeding and weaning were assessed using pretested questionnaires. Results indicated that only half the mothers breast fed their babies on the first day. Breast feeding was stopped when the child was 3-6 months; top feeding and solid supplements were initiated at 4-6 months. Mainly commercial baby foods were used for weaning. Most mothers avoided 'dals' for the child because these were believed to be difficult to digest and produced gas in the child's stomach. Fifty percent of the mothers were not in favour of feeding the sick child with small frequent meals.

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Risk factors in mothers and newborn

Karan

1987

Indian J Pediatr

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Customs and Beliefs Relating to the Mother and Infant in an Area of Rural Andhra Pradesh

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Postpartum Contraceptive Use in Bangladesh: Understanding Users' Perspectives

Postpartum Contraceptive Use in Bangladesh: Understanding Users' Perspectives

Maternal knowledge regarding breast feeding and weaning practices

Risk factors in mothers and newborn

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