The Disposal of Placenta among Indigenous Groups Globally: An Integrative Literature Review

Introduction. The placenta, or afterbirth, plays a vital role in supplying nutrients and oxygen via the umbilical cord. Western medicine sees the placenta as a medical waste and discards it after delivery. Meanwhile, indigenous groups observe rituals or ceremonies prior to their disposal since it be...

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Main Authors: Cecilia Moeti (Author), Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi (Author), Molatelo Melitah Rasweswe (Author)
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Published: Hindawi Limited, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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