Background The prevalence of complementary medicine use in pregnancy and lactation has
been increasingly noted internationally. This systematic review aimed to determine the …

This paper gives an overview of the various taboos on animal products and the reasons
behind such practices among women in the member countries of the Association of …

Background Religiosity in health care delivery has attracted some attention in contemporary
literature. The religious beliefs and practices of patients play an important role in the …

Abstract Background In Cameroon, maternal deaths remain high. The high maternal deaths
in the country have been attributed to the low utilization of maternal healthcare services …

Objective Though bathing (hydrotherapy) is widely used during labor to decrease anxiety
and pain and to promote relaxation, the influence of cultural beliefs about bathing by …

Background: American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) women disproportionally experience
postpartum depression in the United States as compared to the rest of the population …

Background There is a long history of traditional/complementary medicine (T/CM) use by
women during lactation. While it is important to evaluate such use within a scientific …

Purpose Food taboos during pregnancy and the postpartum period have been linked to
increased risk of maternal and neonatal death. This paper aims to present plant-based food …

Abstract BUYS, Kristen and GERBER, Berna. Maternal experiences of caring for preterm
infants in a vulnerable South African population. Health SA Gesondheid (Online)[online] …

The authors of this longitudinal study investigated risk factors for postpartum depressive
symptoms and differences in depressive symptoms at late pregnancy and at 1 and 3 months …