MYTHS AND TRADITIONS

Question 1

GIVE AT LEAST ONE OR TWO AREAS OF ASSESSMENT

Answer 1

Ethnicity
• Communication
• Touch
• Time
• Pain
• Family Structure
• Male and or Female roles
• Health beliefs
• Nutrition
• Community

Question 2

Myth or fact: exercising during pregnancy may harm the baby

Answer 2

Myth

Question 3

Foods that are encouraged to eat during pregnancy

Answer 3

Twin bananas, raw eggs, eat for two people

Question 4

Give at least one or two foods to avoid during pregnancy based on myth and traditions

Answer 4

TARO
• STICKY FOODS
• PRUNES
• SWEET FOODS
• SQUID
• BLACK FOODS
• SOFT DRINKS

Question 5

Give at least one or two traditions during INTRAPARTUM

Answer 5

No men are allowed in the delivery room
• Drinking coconut juice will facilitate labor pains
• Placenta needs to be given to the father and be buried
• Evil spirits can cause complications during birth
• Full moon means more labor pains to women
• Endure pain silently
• A baby born at night time will be braver