Browsing Honors College by Author "Reis, Pamela"
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Analyzing Elements of Postpartum Confinement and the Effect on Overall Health: An Integrative Review
Chu, Wei Shen (East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)Introduction: Postpartum confinement is a traditional postpartum custom in Chinese culture based on the theory of Yin-Yang (hot and cold). The purpose is to balance yin and yang energies after pregnancy, labor, and birth ... -
Exploring the Use of Integrative Therapies during Pregnancy
Nelson, Taylor (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Background: About 60% of women experience back pain while pregnant (Jayson, 2016). “Morning sickness” affects about 80-90% of pregnant women (Viljoen, Visser, Koen, & Musekiwa, 2014). Stress and anxiety during pregnancy ...