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Madagascar: Expectant Mothers, Beware

Written byAbdoulaye Bah
Translated byClaire Ulrich

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Translation posted 22 August 2011 10:19 GMT

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”.

 

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Written byAbdoulaye Bah
Translated byClaire Ulrich

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