the care of the pregnant and her fetus in ancient Egypt

Nassar Sayed, Hanan; Saleh Ali, Mohamed; Abdalaal, Aisha

doi:10.21608/buhuth.2021.153941

the care of the pregnant and her fetus in ancient Egypt

Document Type : Academic research papers

Authors

¹ Ain shams university Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education The Department of History The Branch of Egyptology

² Professor of Ancient History Faculty of Women for Arts, Science and Education Ain Shams University

³ Prof. of Egyptology for Arts, Science and Education Faculty of Women Ain Shams University

10.21608/buhuth.2021.153941

Abstract

Abstract
The ancient Egyptian was interested in the pregnant woman from every aspect, whether religious, sanitary or legal. The pregnant woman used to follow a specific diet in terms of health, but from the religious point of view she used amulets, knives and tattoos to protect her and her fetus from the forces of evil, and the state legally took care of the pregnant woman and postponed the punishment for the pregnant woman until she achieves safety, so there is no sin for the fetus.

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Main Subjects

Social and Human Sciences (Sociology - Psychology - Philosophy - History - Geography)

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