Madagascar: Expectant Mothers, Beware  · Global Voices
Abdoulaye Bah

In an interesting post on “Fady” (cultural taboos)   in traditional Malagasy society, blogger Ariniaina lists a few “do not” tips for pregnant women [fr], for example:  “Do not carry fish in a basket on your head (and do not eat it) otherwise, your baby could grow scales on its skin”.