concept   birth customs
culture   China
statement   After giving birth in China, new mothers follow a period of confinement and participate in important birth rituals.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 birth customs China The new mother observes a confinement period known as 'sitting the month' to regain her strength and bond with the baby. 1
2 birth practices China Less common for fathers to be present during the birth 1
3 birth rituals China Omiyamairi (shinto shrine visit) and red egg and ginger party are important birth rituals 1
4 water birth China Viewed as unconventional and having potential health risks 1