El Nacimiento de Angelita / Angelita's birth
Autor: Nidia Faundez Aguilar
Número de Páginas: 46“Angelita’s Birth” narrates the ancestral practices of traditional medicine, related to conception, the care of the woman during pregnancy, the moment of birth, and the burial of the placenta, which are part of a millennial tradition. The role of the midwife is almost as old as life itself. These women are the ones who assist and guide pregnant women when welcoming their children. They provide teachings, ways of thinking, and customs that have been historically inherited from the knowledge of their parents and grandparents. With this story, we want to emphasize the practices linked to the preservation of customs, beliefs, and cultural traditions, which represent the basis for the Andean's ancestral knowledge and worldview. El cuento “El Nacimiento de Angelita”, relata las prácticas ancestrales de la medicina tradicional, desde la concepción, el cuidado de la mujer durante el embarazo, el momento del nacimiento y el entierro de la placenta, acciones que son parte de una tradición milenaria. El acompañamiento de la Partera es casi tan antiguo como la vida misma. Son estas mujeres quienes asisten y guían a las embarazadas en el momento de recibir a su niño o niña....
