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  2. Childbirth in Mexico - Wikipedia

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    This belief carries over into the post-Colombian Catholic culture that is very prevalent in Mexico today. The traditional birth culture is shaped by the beliefs of a hot-cold balance within the body. [5] [6] This balance must be maintained throughout the pregnancy and delivery process.

  3. Child Jesus images in Mexico - Wikipedia

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    The Niño Dios (literally Child God) of Mexico is a tradition of venerating the Child Jesus in Mexico which has taken root from the time it was introduced in the 16th century and then synchronized with pre-Hispanic elements to form some unique traditions. [1] [2] Mexican Catholics have their own images of the Child Jesus, which is honored and ...

  4. Midwifery in Maya society - Wikipedia

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    Aged woman with child. Classic Period figurine. Baltimore Museum of Art. Midwifery is a women's profession that assists women from pregnancy to newborn care. In some traditional Maya communities, a goddess of midwifery is invoked, and midwives are generally believed to be assigned their profession through signs and visions.

  5. From 'cultural tradition' to 'child abuse': Piercing a baby's ...

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    But for Hammack, who was born in Mexico City, Mexico, piercing her daughter's ears had an important cultural significance. In Latin cultures, she explains, infant female ear piercing is routine.

  6. Childhood in Maya society - Wikipedia

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    To do this, objects were dangled in front of a newborn's eyes until the newborn's eyes were completely and permanently crossed. [4] In addition, there were a few unique customs regarding children. For example, most Maya children were named according to the day they were born.

  7. Birth in Four Cultures - Wikipedia

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    Jordan argues that birth should be examined utilizing a biosocial approach, which recognizes birth as a biological process that is shaped by social and cultural practices. [ 2 ] [ 5 ] Along with a concern for medical safety, Jordan also focuses on "maternal attitudes and participation in birth, the birth setting, and the mother's selection of ...

  8. Infant abducted from New Mexico park after mother, another ...

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    An Amber Alert was issued for a 10-month-old girl after the baby's mother and another woman were discovered dead and a 5-year-old was found injured in a New Mexico park.

  9. Culture of Mexico - Wikipedia

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    The culture of an individual Mexican is influenced by familial ties, gender, religion, location, and social class, among other factors. Contemporary life in the cities of Mexico has become similar to that in the neighboring United States and in Europe, with provincial people conserving traditions more than city dwellers.