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PREGNANCY BELIEF

DURING HER PREGNANCY, HER MOTHER-IN-LAW MADE HER EAT A LITTLE OF
EVERYTHING THAT WAS ON THE DINNER TABLE BECAUSE SHE BELIEVED THAT
IF A PREGNANT WOMAN SAW FOOD AND DIDN'T EAT IT, HER CHILD WOULD BE
MARKED OR DEFORMED AT BIRTH.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share same surname.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; mother-in-law

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222.
Food Drink -- Food
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body)
BELIEF -- Birth

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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