Childbirth customs in Orthodox Jewish traditions.

Purpose: To explain the cultural beliefs about the birth of Orthodox Jewish families to help family physicians improve the quality and sensitivity of their care. Quality of Evidence: These findings are included in the review of literature searched for MEDLINE (1966 - present), HEALTHSTAR (1975 - present), EMBASE (1988 - present) and Social Science Abstracts (1984 - present) It is based. Several members of the orthodox Jewish community in Edmonton, Alta, Vancouver were interviewed to judge the relevance of the accuracy of the information provided and the current health situation from the recipient's point of view . . Key message: The habits and customs related to childbirth in the Orthodox Jewish tradition are different from expectations and customs in the various practical aspects of the Canadian medical system. Interviewed information is considered relevant and accurate, and this topic is considered important for improving communication between patients and physicians. Improving communication and identifying these differences can improve the quality of care provided to these patients. CONCLUSION: Misunderstandings based on differing birth culture perspectives and surrounding events can have a negative impact on the medical treatment provided by women in the Canadian Orthodox Jewish community. A basic understanding of the cultural basis of potential misunderstanding will help Canadian physicians provide effective medical care for orthodox Jewish women

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Orthodox Semiha requires a successful completion of a program containing Jewish laws and responsibilities that meet long-standing traditions. Orthodox Rabbi students work hard to learn Talmud, Lishonim, Acharonim (early and late medieval critic) and Judea law. They studied a part of Shulchan Aruch and its main comments relating to the daily life problems of Shulchan Aruch (Judaism, Sabbath and family protection laws, etc.). Orthodox rabbis is usually a specialized religious school with yeshivas. Modern Orthodox Jewish students like Yeshiva University students study several elements of contemporary theology and philosophy and classical Rabbi works on such topics.

Purpose: To explain the cultural beliefs about the birth of Orthodox Jewish families to help family physicians improve the quality and sensitivity of their care. Quality of Evidence: These findings are included in the review of literature searched for MEDLINE (1966 - present), HEALTHSTAR (1975 - present), EMBASE (1988 - present) and Social Science Abstracts (1984 - present) It is based. Several members of the orthodox Jewish community in Edmonton, Alta, Vancouver were interviewed to judge the relevance of the accuracy of the information provided and the current health situation from the recipient's point of view . . Key message: birth practices and practices in Orthodox Jewish traditions differ in expectations and practices in the Canadian health system