Perception on postpartum dietary practices among Malay women in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan, Pahang

• Main Authors: Abdul Basir, Siti Munirah, Abdul Rahman, Muhammad Safwan, Mohd Shukri, Nor Azwani, Mohd. Abu Bakar, Wan Azdie
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2018
• Subjects: R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/64925/1/64925_Perception%20on%20postpartum%20dietary%20practices.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/64925/; http://journals.iium.edu.my/ijahs/index.php/IJAHS/article/view/122

Traditional postpartum practices generally involve food proscriptions and prescriptions. Certain foods are prohibited due to their properties such as “windy”, “cold” and “hot”. As lactating mother needs higher energy and protein intake, this practice may impact their ability to meet their nutritiona...