[Solved]: Your recently delivered patient refuses any cold…

Your recently delivered patient refuses any cold food or beverages after their delivery. They believe that cold drinks and food are depleting and must be avoided during the postpartum period. You recognize that this is a cultural practice. How would you respond? Using a medical interpreter explain that this cultural practice is a superstition and does not have any scientific basis. Ignore this cultural practice and order cold foods and drinks for your patient to help them cool down after delivery. Request more information about why your patient follows this cultural practice. This cultural practice does not cause harm and your patient’s preference should be honored.