Hmong Women and Reproduction

by Pranee Liamputtong Rice and Pranee Liamputtong

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897896793
• ISBN13: 9780897896795
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.5"