Desire for progeny
Birth and pregnancy taboos
Taboos to be observed by the husband
Taboos to be observed by the wife
Taboos to be observed by both husband and wife
Taboos enjoined on visitors
Abortion
Artificial abortion
Involuntary abortion
The approach of parturition
The midwife
Prenatal magic aids
Prenatal religious aids
Accouchement and ensuing events
Postnatal customs
Taboos
The birth ceremony
The naming and care of the child
Birth anomalies
Monstrosities
Albinism
Hermaphroditism