Beliefs rituals and practices surrounding pregnancy

For instance, in the United States, they perform baptism and male circumcision and these two are the common baby traditions and are people are familiar with although there are others that are less visible. These rituals not only serve as an essential way for the involved family to solidify their linkage to their heritage, community, and culture but also, they are used to celebrate and acknowledge the newborn. There are many beliefs and rituals that surround pregnancy and child rearing and they have different effects according to the different communities and this paper will look into them. According to Lane (2005), rituals are used to as evidence that one belongs and is authentic to their community. They are used to identify one with where they come from. Pregnancy is considered an event constructed socially where women views reflect the views of health professionals, friend, and family members.

Women have the want for social values and according to research, maternity care systems need to researched and studied to know more about the historical and cultural settings surround pregnancy and how they function. Worldwide, there are many different pregnancy beliefs. They range from pregnancy myths to prediction of the gender of the baby. For instance, in the Caribbean, too determine the sex of the baby, a spoon, a fork, and a knife are placed under different. Most of them were seen in avoidance of some kinds of foods and fruits during pregnancy. avoided papaya, 13. avoided ground nuts, and 274. avoided citrus foods. They all have different reasons for not using these foods. To be able to prevent risks to mothers and babies, women are controlled through more medical practices. This view of childbirth is helps us to understand how people practice and perceive birth as a social experience at the same time and how mothers and babies are able to be maintained and kept safe.

Different communities have different traditions surrounding childbirth for instance, in Hindu communities; a naming ceremony is conducted when a child is born which is also referred to as Namkaran. The ceremony is often held at the 11th day after the child is born and according to them it is usually a sacrament or a samskara for a Hindu and is one way to bless the newborn child. The ceremony is common but is performed differently since Hinduism is a huge religion that has complex variations in beliefs, traditions, and ceremonies this is according Katabi, (2008). These practices also influence their childhood and adolescence (Bornstein, 2013). These practices should be able to guarantee the physical well-being of the child and to do so the child should be safe from harm and it the obligations of the parents to provide basic need such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Parents also are supposed to make sure that their children are supported emotionally and socially, and that they are well natured and offered affection. Child-rearing practices can be different according to cultures. For instance, French parents do not care about "fussy eaters", instead they serve their children with food equal to theirs. Those children born in these traditions follow them strictly and expected to grow following the traditions of the community Katabi, (2008). The advantage of these practices is that they help a child have a root background and a sense of belongingness in the community. Every parent should make sure that their children are taught these practices and traditions which sometimes act a roadmap for these children in case they get lost during their growth. References Vanphanom Sychareun, A. Phengsavanh, V.

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