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Lotus Seeds and Lucky Stars : Asian Myths and Traditions about Pregnancy and Birthing
Lotus Seeds and Lucky Stars Asian Myths and Traditions about Pregnancy and Birthing Author:Shu Shu Costa, Hong T. Foo (Illustrator) Brimming over with Asian-American myths and traditions on conception, pregnancy and birth, this book presents mystical and enchanting narrative complemented by lovely vignettes, rich folklore, poems, literary excerpts, and nursery rhymes. — Contents: — 1. Getting pregnant : blessings, offerings, and prayers -- — 2. Pregnancy myths : reading poetry ... more »and avoiding knives --
3. Herbal potions, ancient medical advice, and home remedies --
4. Boy or girl? : the secrets of the five-yen coin --
5. The lucky day of birth --
6. The new mother : traditions, tales, and recipes to soothe, comfort, and heal --