title: Cultural aspects in the care of the orthodox Jewish woman.
abstract: This article offers an overview and explanation of some of the main customs and laws in the Jewish religion surrounding the reproductive health care of the Torah-observant woman. By understanding the religious and spiritual needs and preferences of a patient, the midwife is better able to provide optimal, culturally-competent care. Some of the aspects discussed include procreation, menstruation, modesty, contraception, abortion, genetic testing, induction, the Sabbath, Kosher diet, circumcision, and naming of the child.
authors.affiliation: bayla717@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Bayla
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Berkowitz
mesh_terms: D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007599:Judaism; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000208:ethnology*; D008880:Midwifery; D011247:Pregnancy