The health of the mother and baby were the most important reasons for following this practice. Women’s mother and their relatives encouraged a range of food restrictions. There was not total agreement about these foods, as some women mentioned eating foods which were considered to be dangerous by other, such as fresh vegetables and fish. There were concerns among some that such foods could be the cause of women’s sickness and could decrease breastmilk volume. Some women stated that they were allowed to have these foods only by approval of their mothers and relatives.