Nigerian Birth Traditions and Rituals
In Nigeria we have many different ethnic groups and tribes, and each has their birth traditions and rituals.
In Nigeria we have many different ethnic groups and tribes, and each has their birth traditions and rituals.
Amaka R. Elochukwu is a Nigerian, graduate registered nurse, registered midwife, registered public health nurse, vaccina-tion/immunization advocate, sexual and reproductive health specialist, and family planning services provider who has a passion for maternal, neonatal, and child health. She has been in practice since 2008 and earnestly looks forward to seeing a reduction in maternal, neonatal, and child morbidity and mortality in Nigeria.
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