Reaching Children’s Potential In Tanzania: Welcome to Elestuta Mfikwa
…new things and learn more how to solve problems facing children and moms, rather than rely on traditional ways of child rearing. What are some of the cultural beliefs about pregnancy you grew up with? We were taught always to follow all our cultural beliefs and values in the society. Taboos and faith are very strong. For example, a pregnant women cannot stand when drinking water or sit in front of the door, or it will result in complications during delivery. It is taboo after delivery not to eat green vegetables because it will create stomach upset. That’s just a few examples of taboos. Our ancestors told people different ways. Nowadays, just a few of them maintain and keep these practices. What do you hope to gain by participating in the RCP Program? I want my life to change in… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, %category% in categories, 0 in tags, %taxonomy% in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 263.09)