Spirit of Conception

Spirit of Conception now available!

At the heart of African cultures, children are celebrated as the most sacred gifts from the Divine, embodying the wisdom of their ancestors and the hopes for future generations. They serve as the vital links that weave together the past, brighten the present and shape the future, ensuring the continuous cycle of life and heritage.

The process of conception is celebrated through customs, filled with rituals and valuable knowledge aimed at safely ushering new life into existence. This video presentation explores the deep understandings around conception across different cultures from African communities and the diaspora, including the Shona, Kikuyu, Yoruba and Dagara, showcasing lasting traditions and spiritual understandings.

Themes covered include:

Fertility
- Philosophies around fertility
- The use of fertility dolls and deities

Infertility
- Philosophies around female & female fertility
- Potential physical & spiritual causes

Diet
- Recommended foods during pregnancy
- Foods to be avoided and why
- Nutritional tips to avoid complications
- Dietary practices to boost fertility

Herbal Wisdom

- Herbs to support fetal growth
- Spiritual protection herbal amulets
- Herbs to aid childbirth & induce labour
- Spiritual baths & herbal drinks
- Herbs to influence child's gender
- Purification practices post pregnancy

Pregnancy Practices

- Communicating to the child in the womb
- Identifying the spirit of the unborn child

Post-Postnatal Practices

- Aftercare for the mother & child
- Purification rituals
- Spiritual baths
- Placenta rituals
- Naming ceremonies

Child Loss

- Philosophies surrounding child loss
- Potential physical & spiritual causes
- Ceremonial & cleansing practices

And more!