Asian Mothers, Western Birth

Prelims: Dedication, Preface, Notes on Contributors and Contents
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In this introduction, rituals of birth and confinement are discussed, drawing attention to both the commonalities and the differences among Asian women.
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This chapter reports a retrospective study of obstetric profiles of Asian mothers as a collective group. It aims to provide an overall picture of mothers who were born in Asia and who had a baby in Victoria in the 10- year period from 1982 to 1991.
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This chapter provides information on beliefs and practices of Cambodian women in relation to birthing and antenatal care and how these affect their lifestyle when living in a new country with a different health care system.
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Every society provides a system of knowledge and behaviours for coping with the life crisis of childbirth. In different cultures, pregnancy, birth and a period after birth are each, therefore, experienced differently (Manderson and Mathews, 1981b).
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This chapter considers the encounters between health care providers and Vietnamese women in childbearing situations. The women's background is first studied, followed by Vietnamese practices in these situations.
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This chapter presents the childbearing practices of Chinese women within the context of their cultural world views. It discusses their practices within their social and historical contexts.
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Australia's population is ethnically diverse, with communities from over 100 different birthplaces (National Health Strategy, 1993). This diversity has created new challenges in the delivery of health care services.
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In this chapter the experiences of several Hmong and Vietnamese women who had their babies in Australian maternity hospitals are examined. The chapter is divided into three main areas: Pregnancy, Birth, and Confinement.
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This chapter is about the experiences of 20 Chinese migrant women who became mothers for the first time in their adopted country — Australia.
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The purpose of this study was to describe and compare the women's perceptions and lived experience of their health beliefs and infant feeding practices and how changes occurred through a process of adaptation following immigration to a new country.
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In this chapter, we explore explanatory models of maternal and infant health among Asian-born women living in the State of Victoria, Australia.
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This chapter considers some issues of childbirth and childrearing for a group of Asian immigrant and refugee families from diverse backgrounds and income groups, but with a particular focus on those living on low incomes.
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Antenatal care is a main factor in preventing low birthweight as well as other difficult pregnancy outcomes. Studies have revealed that disadvantaged groups are least likely to utilise antenatal care.
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This chapter is based on an ethnographic study of cultural beliefs and practices regarding childrearing among Thai women living in Australia. It is based on interviews with 30 Thai women who have experienced childbirth in either Thailand or Australia.
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This chapter is based on research in Australia among Hmong women who are refugees from Southeast Asia, and who have migrated to Australia since 1975, but particularly in the last ten years.
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End Matter: Bibliography and Index
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