Title
Ethnobotanical study of the rituals and plant materials used in the traditional Malay midwifery practices during the ‘lenggang perut’ ceremony.
Description
‘Lenggang perut’ ceremony or ‘swinging the tummy’ is popularly practised during prenatal care and is generally held after the woman has completed 7 months of her pregnancy (particularly first pregnancy). However, there is a long list of tips and taboos that need to be practiced, based on the customs and beliefs of the people belonging to different Malay communities, and formulated according to their practices and experiences regarding good practice.
Creator
Ramya, R., Kamoona, S., Mohd Hatta, F.A., Wan Sulaiman, W.S.H., Mohd Latif, N.H., Ishak, N., Mat Jusoh, N.H. & Othman, R.
Source
Dr. Razanah Binti Ramya @ Abd Rahim
Date
2022
Publisher
International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences