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“Yoo Fai”, A Classical Wisdom on Traditional Midwifery Nursing in Thailand

Sora Yasri, Viroj Wiwanitkit

Abstract


Midwifery nursing is a general nursing with a very long history. The existence of midwifery can be seen in any ancient histories. For supporting primary nursing care, to promote the local wisdom of traditional midwifery nursing is necessary. To learn from the traditional midwifery nursing practice is also proven useful. The local wisdom on midwifery nursing is an interesting issue in nursing. In Thailand, the practice namely “Yoo Fai” by a local midwife is merit for study. The authors discuss and present the details of “Yoo Fai”.

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