Spirit of Conception now available!
Across various African cultures, children are seen as the most sacred gift from the supreme being, carrying the spirit of their ancestors and the promise of future generations. They are the living threads that weave the past, present, and future into one, ensuring the unbroken flow of life and legacy.
The process of conception is celebrated through customs, filled with rituals and valuable knowledge aimed at safely ushering new life into existence. This video presentation explores the deep understandings around conception across different cultures from African communities and the diaspora, including the Shona, Kikuyu, Yoruba and Dagara, showcasing lasting traditions and spiritual understandings.
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Areas covered:
Fertility
– Philosophies around fertility
– The use of fertility dolls and deities
Infertility
– Philosophies around female & female fertility
– Potential physical & spiritual causes
Diet
– Recommended foods during pregnancy
– Foods to be avoided and why
– Nutritional tips to avoid complications
– Dietary practices to boost fertility
Herbal Wisdom
– Herbs to support fetal growth
– Spiritual protection herbal amulets
– Herbs to aid childbirth & induce labour
– Spiritual baths & herbal drinks
– Herbs to influence child’s gender
– Purification practices post pregnancy
Pregnancy Practices
– Communicating to the child in the womb
– Identifying the spirit of the unborn child
Post-Postnatal Practices
– Aftercare for the mother & child
– Purification rituals
– Spiritual baths
– Placenta rituals
– Naming ceremonies
Child Loss
– Philosophies surrounding child loss
– Potential physical & spiritual causes
– Ceremonial & cleansing practices
And more!