Special Care of Women

Matters concerning family (abortion, birth control) require both spouses to agree and consent forms are to be signed jointly. Women are very modest and frequently wear clothes that cover all of their body. During a medical examination, the women's modesty should be respected as much as possible. Whenever possible Muslim women prefer female doctors. For 10 days after giving birth and 5 to 6 days after menstruation, a woman is exempt from ritually prescribed prayer since this is a time of cleansing for her, although she may request privacy for personal devotions.