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Ukiyoe EDO-LIFE: First Childbirth
13.8. 13:55
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
5 minutes
In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.
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In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life. It was also characterized by unique customs and superstitions.