Here in sunny UAE we see many many cases of rickets due to the extreme dress
and confinement traditions after birth.
It seems to me to be an ethical issue-in this case a religious and cultural
tradition compromising the health of women and babies. 
I wonder if sensitively challenging these traditions; liaising with
community peer leaders etc is a more long-term beneficial and responsible
approach. Cultural and religious traditions can be malleable… 
But I realise it becomes an even more difficult area in sun-poor regions,
unlike here with 18 hours everyday of direct sunlight.  
 
Meg Kingsley IBCLC
Dubai UAE


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