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III. Marriage. 
What is the average age of both sexes at marriage ? Note 
any special customs relating to marriage ceremonies. 
IV. Pregnancy. 
What means are adopted for determining that a woman is 
pregnant ? Is she debarred from cohabitation or otherwise 
secluded during pregnancy ? Note any special diet or other 
customs during pregnancy or after the birth of the child 
relating either to husband or wife {e.g., the “ couvade,” &c.) ? 
V. Labour. 
What preparations are made in anticipation of labour (e.g., 
as to food, dwelling, bed, assistance, seclusion, &c.) ? What 
position is usually adopted ? Note exceptions and reason 
for the same. What is the average duration of labour ? Note 
any customs or superstitions regarding the caul, treatment 
of cord, disposal of placenta, &c. Are difficult labours 
common? To what are they chiefly due? How and by 
whom are complications treated ? If a woman dies un¬ 
delivered are any means taken to save the child ? 
VI. The Puerperium . 
How long is a woman confined to bed ? Is she subject to 
any special diet, system of purification, &c. ? 
VII. Lactation. 
What is the average duration of suckling? Is any special 
diet enforced? Is she restrained from sexual intercourse 
during this period ? 
