How were the traditional child rearing practices done during birth in Kenya?

Explain how the traditional child rearing practices were done during birth in Kenya.

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(i) Men were not allowed to see/ witness/ assist women in delivery.

(ii) No immunization of mother and child.

(iii) Twins/ children with disabilities were considered a sign of bad omen.

(iv) Delivery was done at home.

(v) Traditional birth attendants/ midwives assisted in delivering the child.

(vi) Delivery was done under unhygienic conditions/ low standards of hygiene during delivery/
no sterilization.

(vii) Limited knowledge/ skills/ equipment to handle birth complications.

(viii) Placenta/ after birth was specifically buried for continuation of woman's fertility.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 25, 2017 at 13:13

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