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Abstract
Background: The postpartum period is the 6 weeks from childbirth to the return of the uterus and other organs to the pre pregnant state. Post-partum period has been influenced by multiple cultural beliefs and practices transmitted from generation to generation. Some traditional practices are useful to the mother and baby, whereas others are not. Aim of the study to assess the traditional beliefs, practices and the factors influencing it among postpartum women. Research Design: A descriptive study was utilized. Subject: Convenient Sample (100) of postpartum women who have attended postnatal department at Minia University Maternity and Children Hospital were included in this study. Tools of data collection: consisted of one tool, interviewing assessment tool which included two main parts: (women socio -demographic characteristics, obstetrical and postpartum women’s traditional beliefs and practices). Results: The results of the present study revealed that (34%) of studied postpartum women had positive beliefs while 58% and 8% of them respectively had neutral and negative beliefs. In addition, there is statistical significant difference between the woman’s age, level of education and the total score of their traditional beliefs and practices at (X2 =8.384, P=0.037 and X2 = 25.214, P =0.0001) respectively. Conclusion: Traditional postpartum beliefs and practices are popular among post-partum women. These included food restrictions, delays to resume sexual intercourse, housework restrictions, tying of the abdomen, foods that stimulate milk production, good sitting postures and frequent bathing with warm water. Mothers and close friends are important sources of reinforcement for these beliefs and practices. Recommendation: instruct postpartum women about the appropriate care for themselves and their babies. Recognize postpartum complication early in order to protect women’s health and lower their risk of dying from harmful practices during postpartum period.
Keywords: Postpartum, Traditional beliefs and practices.