What are Moslem women's activities during pregnancy?

Main Authors: Indrayani, Rahmadi, Agus, Rahmawati, Januar, Mudarris, Nelil, Al-Hamat, Anung
Format: Article
Bahasa: eng
Terbitan: , 2018
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Online Access: https://zenodo.org/record/2525847
Daftar Isi:
  • Background. Pregnancy is a natural process which is experienced by a mother-to-be. Changes during pregnancy may limit women’s activities. Being non-active during pregnancy is an apprehensive condition since it may give negative effects both for the mother and her fetus. This study is meant to comprehend Moslem women’s activities during pregnancy. Method. Qualitative study with phenomenological approach was used and data collecting was carried out in June 2016 in Bojong Kulur village. Sample selection was done using purposive sampling technique. Thorough interviews involved 32 Moslem women who had given birth. Data verification was done using triangulation method. Results. Findings of this study discussed women’s activities during pregnancy, such as 1) jima’ during pregnancy; 2) keeping personal hygiene; 3) taking a rest; 4) on time praying; 5) reading and listening to Al-Qur’an; 6) Dzikrullah; 7) praying more; 8) nutrition consumption; and 9) fasting. Conclusion. Pregnant Moslem women make use of the time during pregnancy for beneficial activities with the hope that they can introduce religious value to their babies since they are still in the intrauterine. Midwives need to comprehend and investigate the safe activities done by Moslem women during pregnancy and facilitate their patients’ activities during pregnancy in accordance with Islamic Shari'ah.