Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 6, 2018 17:11:47 GMT 12
BIRTH CENTRE ADOPTS TRADITIONAL MAORI PRACTICES
Tauranga families will have more options when it comes to labour following the introduction of a traditional Maori birthing tool at Bethlehem Birthing Centre.
The centre has recently introduced a pounamu pito (umbilical) cord cutter for families to use during labour, which falls in line with traditional Maori birthing practices.
According to Te Ao Maori, there is a strong sense of connection between people and the land they come from – people come from Papatūānuku (earth mother) and when they die they then return to Papatūānuku......
www.sunlive.co.nz/news/183560-birth-centre-adopts-traditional-maori-practices.html
Tauranga families will have more options when it comes to labour following the introduction of a traditional Maori birthing tool at Bethlehem Birthing Centre.
The centre has recently introduced a pounamu pito (umbilical) cord cutter for families to use during labour, which falls in line with traditional Maori birthing practices.
According to Te Ao Maori, there is a strong sense of connection between people and the land they come from – people come from Papatūānuku (earth mother) and when they die they then return to Papatūānuku......
www.sunlive.co.nz/news/183560-birth-centre-adopts-traditional-maori-practices.html