Give seven ways in which traditional African communities show respect for the unborn child.

      

Give seven ways in which traditional African communities show respect for the unborn child.

  

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gideon
- The expectant mother is given charms to wear to protect her/the unborn child from harm.
- The expectant mother is exempted from heavy work.
- The expectant mother observes certain taboos/avoiding certain food/people/places.
- The expectant mother is given special food.
- The expectant mother is checked occasionally/advised by traditional midwives/medicine men.
- Prayers/sacrifices/libations are given for protection.
- Conjugal rights/sexual intercourse is not allowed during pregnancy.
- Herbs/medicine is administered to the expectant mother.
- There should be no harmful implements in the house/compound where the expectant mother
lives.
- Expectant mothers shouldn’t be treated cruelly.
- The expectant mother isn’t allowed to address the husband directly except through an
intermediary.
- The expectant mother goes to her mother’s house after delivery.
gideon1 answered the question on October 3, 2017 at 04:12


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