Ethnic Malay Knowledge System against Reproductive Health of Pregnant Women in Paluh Sibaji Pantai Labu Deli Serdang

This paper seeks to explore the system of local knowledge of ethnic Malay communities in the village of Paluh Sibaji Pantai Labu Deli Serdang on reproductive health for pregnant women, such as parenting care for pregnancy, child birth and after child birth. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with a number of informants, consisting of pregnant women or those who had given birth, a number of community leaders, community members who were considered to know about the culture of the local community. The data was analyzed qualitative with the ethnography approach. You still has local knowledge of reproductive health for pregnant women, such as eating food like salted fish, squid, a number of fruits such as pineapple. Pregnant women may not leave the house in the afternoon before sunset due to the belief of a disturbing spirit. The purpose of abstinence is to avoid difficulties during childbirth and also for the safety of the baby to be born. Traditional birth attendants still play a large role as birth auqt tendants. Health workers also have a lot to help in the delivery process in the Paluh Sibaji Pantai Labu Deli Serdang.