Outline six rituals performed during the birth of a baby in traditional African communities

      

Outline six rituals performed during the birth of a baby in traditional African communities

  

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? There is feasting by family members/relatives.
? Prayers of thanksgiving/blessing/protection are offered.
? Protective charms were given to the mother/baby.
? Sacrifices are offered to God.
? The mother/baby is kept in seclusion.
? There is singing/dancing for the new life.
? The umbilical cord is cut to separate the baby from the mother.
? The mothers hair is shaved.
? Ululations are made to announce the sex of the baby.
? Placenta is disposed of carefully.
? The baby is washed
john3 answered the question on October 28, 2017 at 05:28


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