Customs of child delivery of the Muong ethnic minority group, in Kim Boi district, Hoa Binh Province

Abstract

The article describes customs of taboos during pregnancy and child delivery of the Muong women. Among those taboos, many are related to the customs of eating and drinking. The aim of such taboos is to protect the health of the mother and the newborn. At present, some taboos no longer exist thanks to the system of State healthcare services.