MATERNAL MIGRANT WORKERS’ WAY OF LIFE AND HEALTH STA-TUS OF THEIR NEWBORN

Abstract

This qualitative aimed to explore the lifestyles of maternal migrant workers who just had low birth weight babies. The study involved 17 cases. The study found that 1) The mother had complications during pregnancy and malnutrition 2) Working outside the home like her husband and having to do long-term housework at home.
3) Sex that cannot be negotiated with husband Cause stress 4) Pregnant women who are absent from work or work outside the home also have to take on the role of housewives. wife and mother make tired and less rested. 5) Restricted access to benefits because of illiteracy in Thai. The research suggestions were:
1) Developing the potential of monks and encouraging husbands' participation in caring for pregnant mothers; 2) Developing mother volunteers to promote pregnant women's health. 3) Compliance with the Labor Protection Act (No.2) 2008, Proposals for the next research Which factors are the same for migrant mothers who give birth to underweight compared to normal weight