Traditional Postpartum Practices and Rituals: A Qualitative Systematic Review

Author:

Dennis Cindy-Lee1,Fung Kenneth2,Grigoriadis Sophie3,Robinson Gail Erlick4,Romans Sarah5,Ross Lori6

Affiliation:

1. University of Toronto, Faculty of Nursing, 115 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1P8, Canada, Tel.: +1 416 946 8608;

2. University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Canada, Tel.: +1 416 603 5349; ext. 5837;

3. Univeraity of Toronto, Facutky of Medicine, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth Street, 8th Floor, Eaton Wing North, Room 231, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada, Tel.: +1 416 340 4462; Fax: +1 416 340 4198;

4. University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Canada, Tel.: +1 416 340 3048; Fax: +1 416 340 4198;

5. University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Canada, Tel.: +1 416 351 3740; Fax: +1 416 351 3746;

6. University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Canada, Tel.: +1 416 535 8501; ext. 7383; Fax: +1 416 205 9522;

Abstract

Many cultures around the world observe specific postpartum rituals to avoid ill health in later years. This qualitative systematic review examined the literature describing traditional postpartum practices from 51 studies in over 20 different countries. Commonalities were identified in practices across cultures. Specifically, the themes included organized support for the mother, periods of rest, prescribed food to be eaten or prohibited, hygiene practices and those related to infant care and breastfeeding, among others. These rituals allow the mother to be ‘mothered’ for a period of time after the birth. They may have beneficial health effects as well as facilitate the transition to motherhood. In today's society, with modernization, migration and globalization, individuals may be unable to carry out the rituals or, conversely, feel pressured to carry out activities in which they no longer believe. The understanding of traditional postpartum practices can inform the provision of culturally competent perinatal services.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

General Medicine

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