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Dec 15, 2017 · By Celia Shatzman, Contributing Writer. Published December 15, 2017. Pregnancy and childbirth may be a universal experience, but each culture celebrates baby’s arrival in its own way. Check out these fascinating, time-honored traditions from every corner of the globe.
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Pregnancy is universal, but the traditions related to expecting a baby vary greatly from culture to culture. In Bangladesh, for example, pregnancies aren’t announced formally until the seventh month of development. According to Shabnam Shahnaz, a Bangladeshi, “Our belief is that by this time the baby is strong and will survive any sort of ‘evil eye...
Midwife Suzanne Stalls tells a childbirth story about a Mexican woman who gave birth in New Mexico. Stalls said, “A lively, funny person by nature, she walked and walked around the room quite seriously, until she was ready to give birth. With every contraction, she would put her arms around her husband, hugging him so tightly, and she would murmur ...
One intriguing post-birth tradition in On Becoming a Mothertakes place in Vietnam. There, families sometimes give babies a repulsive name for their first month of life, like “rat” or “ugly.” This wards off evil spirits. A half-Vietnamese grandmother explained, “We believe in waiting until 30 days after the birth for any celebrations. In our traditi...
Many baby traditions around the world involve protecting the child from harm. In Northern Spain, for example, babies are placed on mattresses for El Salto del Colacho(meaning the Devil’s Jump). Someone dressed as the devil jumps over the baby to cleanse the new child’s soul. Other baby traditions prepare young children for their futures. In Korea, ...
Written by award-winning journalist and filmmaker Brigid McConville, On Becoming a Motherreminded me of the unique specialness of new motherhood. These stories sparked memories of growing a precious baby within my own body, how gently and sweetly others treated me as a mom-to-be, and how amazing it felt to first hold my babies in my arms. This book...
Want to travel while pregnant? Take a look at these babymoon tipsfor parents-to-be. Air travel can be very stressful for new parents. Read our tips for flying with a baby or toddler. I voraciously read every pregnancy book I could get my hands on when I was expecting my first child. After my eldest was born, I read parenting books on how to do ever...
For future reference, save this collection of pregnancy, childbirth, and baby traditions. Simply pin the image above to Pinterest. We hope you’ll follow Travel Mamas on Pinterestwhile you’re at it! What pregnancy customs or baby traditions are part of your family? Let us know in the comments below! A Note from The Travel Mama: I received a copy of ...
May 5, 2019 · Pregnancy and childbirth are treated with a plethora of traditional precautionary measures in each and every corner of the world. This is no different in India. These customs are believed to keep the mother and the unborn child safe from any harm.
Most Indian women believe they have little or no control over their pregnancies or outcomes. A fatalistic view prevails about life, including pregnancy. However, certain beliefs, customs, and taboos surround pregnancy and the perinatal period.
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Dec 8, 2017 · Traditional beliefs and practices in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum: A review of the evidence from Asian countries | USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health. Posted on December 8, 2017. » Traditional beliefs and practices in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum: A review of the evidence from Asian countries.
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Jul 20, 2011 · This is the traditional Chinese practice of confinement during the month after childbirth, with some modern twists. Baby Momo and his mother, Wu Lili, haven't left the three rooms of an apartment...
Dec 27, 2022 · Birth traditions around the world: East. In Japan, numerous motherhood and birth traditions and cultural practices exist. One of the most common is that the new mother stays in her parents’ home for three weeks after giving birth. This custom arises from the belief that birth doesn’t end with delivery.
