Techniques of Perinatal Care in Ancient Egypt: Wider Perspective
Journal Title: UNKNOWN - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
BackgroundMaternity resembled an important issue in ancient Egyptian life and medicine. Ancient Egyptianpapyri contained different prescriptions for care of both pregnant women, birthing moms and theirfetus/infant babies. The interventions included both: 1) remedies of different origins, and, 2)incantations.Material/MethodsDifferent Egyptian papyri and temple representation were studied for the variable remedies forspecific cases of maternal/perinatal problems in relation to pregnancy, birth, breast milk and babycare. Incantation approach was also analyzed. We tried to define the specific material used, and thepossible "psychogenic influence of the incantation.Results1. Some of the remedies could be identified and correlated to current time agents. Practicalextrapolation of some of these agents proved of value in modern obstetric practice andtherapeutics.2. Other remedies could not be characterized, and, up-till now, it was not possible to detectwhether they could be corresponding to existing material,3. The incantation approach could be, in some way, correlated to the "deep psychoanalysis" ofmodern psychiatry.4. Many of the "non-medical" ancient Egyptian approaches for maternity/baby care are stillresembled in some way of use by current time Egyptian women.ConclusionAncient Egyptian maternal/infant care is a composite approach. Some of the recognized remediesused proved of value in modern clinical application Identification of further remedies seems toopen further promise of extra-benefit. Modification of the "non-remedy" line might provide a formof "psychotherapy" better tailored for our societies' concepts.
Authors and Affiliations
Ahmed TageldinAbdelhafiz, ElmozfarKotoz Ahmed, EmanAbdelhafiz Ahmed
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