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Abstract
It is the happiest day for a husband and wife once they see their beautiful child is born. The moment the baby is born is the time when the women will start the confinement period which in general is around 40 days. In some part of the world, this period is considered as disease for women because women are vulnerable to certain illness and also need to avoid almost any heavy tasks. Though it is considered as illness.It is noted that postpartum phase is time when women give less attention on their health especially in nonwestern countries. Confinement period generally perceived by most countries in the globe as an illness or disease requires special attention and treatment for women who experience it. However, due to technological and social advancement, the beliefs and practices are changing which therefore lead to different ways by which old and young generation mothers perceive this confinement period. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe and compare beliefs and practices related to the postpartum care. Method: Study Design: Descriptive comparative study design was utilized in this study. Study setting: The study was carried out in two districts of Arish city & two villages in Mansoura city during the period from15 August 2014 to 15 January 2015. Subjects of the Study: A purposive sampling of 170 women who were divided into two equal groups, Badu group and Mansoura group. Tool: One tool was used for data collection: A structured interview questionnaire schedule which consists of three parts, general characteristics of women, obstetrical history and beliefs & practices of women during postpartum period.