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To investigate the interplay between colonial power, medical pluralism, and maternal experiences during childbirth in Nigeria.

Childbirth, Colonialism, and Faith Healing - Birth Politics: Colonial Power, Medical Pluralism, and Maternity in Nigeria Ogechukwu Ezekwem Williams. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025. Pp. 272. $64.95, paperback (ISBN: 9781421452760).

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To investigate the interplay between colonial power, medical pluralism, and maternal experiences during childbirth in Nigeria.
Literature review on colonial history and maternity practices
Analysis of faith healing practices alongside medical interventions
Historical context of childbirth in Nigerian society
Highlights the dual role of colonial influences and indigenous healing practices
Finds that faith healing remains significant in maternal care
Demonstrates the complexities of maternity experiences in a colonial context

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This volume explores childbirth experiences in Nigeria, examining colonial impact and faith healing practices among diverse communities.

Ridwan Muhammed (2026) studied this question.

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