Post-partum Rituals

Question 1

what is post-partum margin characterized by?

Answer 1

seclusion and rest
organized support
special diet
no contact with father or sex
caring and nursing newborn

Question 2

Satire of Trade: Washerman’s task

Answer 2

the washermen is not pure because he washes the loincloth of the impure female

Question 3

churching

Answer 3

ceremonies at end of post-partum margin