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PREGNANCY EFFECTS
WHATEVER ANIMAL A WOMAN THINKS ABOUT THE MOST WHILE SHE IS
PREGNANT WILL SHOW UP AS A BIRTH MARK ON THE BABY IN THE SHAPE
OF THE ANIMAL.
Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED THIS FROM HER PARENTS WHO ARE OF IRISH DESCENT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | 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: 03-31-1967