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Traditional Practices Of Konya Women During Pregnancy, Birth, The Postpartumperiod, And Newborn Care, Berri̇n Okka, Yasemi̇n Durduran, Nesli̇han Değerli̇ Kodaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The purpose of the present study was to identify traditional practices and the extent to which they are practiced by mothers during pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period, and newborn care. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in the city center of Konya (Turkey). Data were collected through questionnaires completed by volunteers. The research sample comprised 450 mothers, all of whom had given birth to at least one live baby. The forms were completed during face-to-face interviews. Results: Some traditional pregnancy practices were followed by 70.7% of the participants. Of the women who performed these practices, 57.4% consciously chose …