ANIMALS PRESENTATION

ROOTS AND CONNECTIONS

West African -Geechee birthing

Dive into the traditions of west african cultures

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Who are they

Where do the people of Geechee reside

Travelers From Afar

The Gullah Geechee or GeeChee people are decendants of West Africa regions brought over during the TAST and disbursted on the southern coast.

North Carolina, South carolina, Georgia, ect.

deep Connections

Culture of west africa runs deep

During pregnancy a woman has many rituals and traditions to uphold

• Use of traditional Birth Asst.
• Use of herbs in medicine
• Rituals and rootwork
• Community and family involvement
• Naming ceremonies
• Placental Care

Herbal remedies

Mojo bags are used for protection and worn around the mothers neck to ward off evil and illness.

Prayers and hymns are often a way to usher in a birth.

Proper rights are passsed to the placenta as they connection is key to moms health and babies upbrining.

Gris-Gris

Who, why, what

Known by several names

Mojo bags are prepared by the elders or the birthing assistants/shamans of the community and worn for protections from evil or sickness by the mother. It brings healing properties depenind on certain herbs or oils used.

Types of rituals

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First bath

Placental Rights

Naming ceremony

Usually done by the birthing elders. the 1st bath is done with herbs and oils for prosperity and protection

Certain areas bury, burn, or consume the placenta for various reasons.

This is a gatherig of the maternal members to officially name the baby

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After Birth Care

Rest or WOrk

Community is big amongst the geechee people

Food is prepared for the birthing mother. Gifts like baskets and amulets are brought by to mom Placenta care is given. Prayers are done alongside blessings and root work Birthing massages are given and babys 1st bath carried out

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