Question

A Chinese woman in her mid-twenties had just given birth. The staff became concerned when she would not eat the hospital food and did not bathe. She would only eat foods that her family brought to her. The patient later explained her custom prevented her from bathing for seven days after childbirth and permitted her to eat only certain foods.

Research Chinese cultural beliefs:

What is a lying-in period?

What are the effects of giving birth on this women’s yang?

What accommodations or interventions could a nurse make?

List 3 Stereotypic myths regarding the Chinese that caregivers must recognize and “unknow”:

Name 3 changes or additions to an EHR that could help patients feel more respected and educate healthcare staff -

Answer 1

#After the birth of a child ,it is recommended to rest for certain duration to recover from the pregnancy. Most women rest for about two to six weeks.  This time period is termed to be lying-in period

#According to this women's yang giving birth to a child is considered to be spending certain amount of energy .It is recommended for a women to regain the mental and physical strength for healthy life later.

#The accommodation or the intervention which the nurse can make are

• Providing foods of choice as per cultural beliefs and practice
• Inclusion of herbs in the treatment after discussing and getting approved from the obstetrician
• Providing acupressure to relieve pain and stress

#The stereotypical myth are

• Compulsory postpartum confinement
• They have risk aversion
• Complete avoidance of allopathic treatment

#Some of the changes which can be done are

• Addition of herbal supplements
• Acupressure
• Moxibution if assessed safe by the obstetrician
• Home foods
• Personal hygienic practice as per the cultural beliefs