What Are The Factors That Affect The Health Of Women

It is evident that there are multiple factors that can affect the health of women during pregnancy. Although it may seem that the factors are in the woman’s control, the lack of resources, the beliefs and culture, and the society in Ladakh India impact both maternal and infant health. Widespread use of biomedical services is shown in both an ecological context, as well as a cultural context. In an ecological context, hypoxia associated with the high altitude of the region places stresses on maternal and fetal health, whereas in a cultural context diet and roles in and out the household place further complication in reproductive health. In addition to the barriers of health, the way that women may view biomedicine impacts the pregnancy. The …show more content…
As men have become employers of tourist activities and military personnel, women are left to achieve the many duties at home. It was reported that seven months into the pregnancy, women still work hard in order to lower the probability of having a large baby to avoid having a difficult birth. While women have a strong role in household productivity, they are still somewhat limited by male-controlled ideal of the household. Women are not to demand extras as it looks like they are declaring priority over other members in the household. Additionally, it is considered a shame for women to deliver in their natal home; therefore they would have to return home before delivery. This is not too much of a surprise to me because being in India, where it is patriarchal society; there is a strong attachment to traditions and customs in the region. Also, in order to be a stable household, agriculture must be the main focus as it is both a source of food and …show more content…
Nonetheless, there has been evidence that women are actively seeking lhamo/lhaba involvement while pregnant or in event of complications like heartburn or nausea, but not for much else. For a strong need for help, women in this region look to experienced women to help with problems during pregnancy and birth. This is expected because this connects to the idea of tradition that is a reoccurring theme in India. It allows for a strong connection between the pregnant woman and the experienced woman, which develops comfort for the pregnant