CHILD BIRTH IS SUPPOSED TO BE DONE WHILE KNEELING OR SQUATING/ANCENT BIRTH CULTURES IN AFRICA

Did you know its wrong for women to give birth while laying on their back? Welcome to todays history as we learn ancient African cultures and traditions women used to give birth.189 Chapter 10 Indigenous Knowledge Systems-based Sexual and Reproductive health: Ndau indigenous practice of Masuwo for childbirth preparedness Anniegrace Mapangisana-Hlatywayo Abstract This study is based on the premise that people live in diverse cultural and ecological settings which influence their sexual and reproductive practices. As such, pregnancy and childbirth are viewed beyond the biomedical perspective. They are influenced by specific socio-cultural beliefs and practices.