Tewa Mothers And Children

Description: 

Taboos observed by pregnant women include precautions against having twins, behavior to be observed regarding doors, bathing, carrying charms, drinking water, naming the child, disposing of the placenta, and punishing the infant.

People: 
Hopi, Pueblo, Tewa, Pueblo of Zuni
Location Description: 

New Mexico NM

Protocol: 
UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Public Access
Community: 
UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center
Category: 
Miscellaneous, Tribal Actions, Women/Children
Original Date: 
1924
Creator: 
Parsons, E.C.
Language: 
English
Rights: 
Records indicate that the UNM Health Sciences Library owns a copy of this item, but there may be a need to clear rights with a copyright holder prior to sharing with the public.
Source: 
Am J Pharm; Parsons, EC. Tewa mothers and children. Man 1924;24(10):148-51.
Identifier: 
9900766
Subject: 
Concept Formation, Cultural Characteristics, Delivery, Labor, Pregnancy, Taboo
Type: 
Monograph