Childhood and Childbirth

What did mothers rely on during childbirth due to the lack of 21st century medical knowledge?

• Phone calls to doctors

• Modern hospitals

• Internet research

• Prayers to the goddess Artemis

Who often assisted in childbirth at home?

• Passing strangers

• Professional doctors

• Female relatives or neighbours

• Local government officials

What was the role of a midwife in childbirth?

• Providing official medical training

• Offering experience-based assistance

• Giving financial support

• Teaching the child

What indicated the birth of a boy?

• Fireworks

• A blue ribbon

• An olive twig on the door

• A red flag

What was hung on the door to announce the birth of a girl?

• A silver bell

• A paper sign

• A pink balloon

• A woollen ribbon

What ceremony introduced the child to the family 5 days after birth?

• The Naming Day

• The Baptism

• The Amphidromia

• The Welcome Home

Why might a father abandon his child?

• If the child was weak or deformed

• If he preferred pets

• If the child had red hair

• If the child was too quiet

What was believed to make a baby's arms and legs grow straight?

• Sunlight

• A special diet

• Swaddling clothes

• Exercise

What did babies sleep in?

• On the floor

• A soft basket

• A modern crib

• A wicker cradle

Who helped bring up the child besides the mother?

• Neighbours

• Slaves and older sisters

• Visiting relatives

• Local teachers