Pregnancy and Birth Rituals

Explore traditional African rituals and beliefs surrounding pregnancy and childbirth that offer spiritual protection and guidance, preparing both mother and child for a balanced entry into life.

Traditional vs. Modern Approaches

Understand the contrasts and intersections between traditional and modern birth practices, gaining insight into how to integrate ancestral wisdom into contemporary settings.

Postpartum Practices and Care

Learn about the 40-day postpartum care rituals, including herbal baths, dietary practices, and protective charms designed to restore the mother’s strength and safeguard the newborn’s health.

Your Complete Guide to Motherhood

Deepened Knowledge of Traditional Birth Practices: An appreciation for African rituals around pregnancy and birth, emphasizing the importance of each step from conception through postpartum recovery. Actionable Healing Techniques: Practical guidance on incorporating herbal remedies, bodywork, and protective practices to support the mother and child during vulnerable times. Balanced Cultural Perspective: A broadened understanding of the value traditional practices bring to modern life, enabling participants to make informed, respectful choices in their own birth and postpartum experiences.

Course Curriculum

17 Chapters · 37 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

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      Introduction

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      Journal Prompt

  2. 2

    Anecdote for Meditation

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      Anecdote for Meditation

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      Journal Prompt

  3. 3

    Reflections on the Models

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      Reflections on The Models

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      Journal Prompt

  4. 4

    Pregnancy Energies

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      Pregnancy Energies

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      Journal Prompt

  5. 5

    Mother Child Connection

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      Mother Child Connection

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      Journal Prompt

  6. 6

    Modern vs. Traditional Perspectives

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      Modern vs. Traditional Perspectives

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      Journal Prompt

  7. 7

    Birthing as a Ceremony

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      Birthing as a Ceremony

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      Journal Prompt

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    Modern vs Traditional Birthing

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      Modern vs Traditional Birthing

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      Journal Prompt

  9. 9

    Weaving together the Models

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      Weaving together the Models

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      Journal Prompt

  10. 10

    Birth Customs

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      Birth Customs

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      Exercise

  11. 11

    The Placenta

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      The Placenta

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      Journal Prompt

  12. 12

    Wenele: 40 Day Period

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      Wenele: 40 Day Period

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      Reflection

  13. 13

    Protection

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      Protection

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      Journal Prompt

  14. 14

    Family Support Structure

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      Family Support Structure

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      Journal Prompt

  15. 15

    Post Partum Care for Mom

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      Post Partum Care for Mom

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      Journal Prompt

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    Post Partum Care For Baby

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      Post Partum Care for Baby

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      Journal Prompt

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      Full Post Partum Guide

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    Newborns, Q&A, Closing

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      Closing and Q&A

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      Journal Prompt

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      Herbs, Tools & Resources

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      Course Assessment

Jahzra, Giziribtah and Zetanefert

Jahzra Shemzura is a deeply knowledgeable educator in traditional African spiritual practices, bringing her insights and experience as a dedicated mother. Her teachings resonate with those seeking a holistic and culturally rooted approach to nurturing both mother and child. Giziribtah Debassah is a passionate practitioner and educator, sharing wisdom from her lived experience as a mother. Her focus on traditional practices and spiritual insights provides an essential foundation for those interested in cultural methods of birth and postpartum care. Zetanefert Zipewtu is a certified doula and birth worker, specializing in traditional methods and African spiritual practices. With extensive hands-on experience in supporting mothers, Zetanefert offers practical guidance, deep empathy, and invaluable insight into the spiritual dimensions of pregnancy and birth.

Ready to Embrace African Birth Practices?

Unlock the wisdom of ancient African birth practices that have nurtured and protected mothers and children for generations. This course is your opportunity to reclaim a deeper connection to life’s most sacred moments—pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care—guided by rituals that honor the spirit and body. Whether you are a new parent, expecting, a birth worker, or simply curious about how ancestral knowledge can transform modern experiences, this course will empower you with practical tools and timeless wisdom. Learn how to integrate these powerful traditions into your life and offer your family or community the support they deserve. Join us, and be a part of preserving and reviving the rich heritage that has sustained our ancestors for centuries—because this is more than a course; it's a journey back to your roots. Sign up today to honor the past, elevate the present, and create a future in harmony with the wisdom of our ancestors.

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