Pregnancy Question

Paul G · 04-09-2004, 10:45 AM

Never seen this discuss or heard anyone talking about it, but what are the protocols for someone that is pregnant being in the arena? Is it a problem??

We have several Pow Wows coming up including one where our good friends are head dancers. So she wants to at least dance thier special, if possble. Of course she can't fit in her outfits. But what are the 'rules' on this? Or are there?

Thanks!

superndngyrl · 04-09-2004, 10:59 AM

its tribally specific!

Homalosa · 04-09-2004, 11:31 AM

Yeah, ditto what Super said. There was actually a question in one of the dancing forums a coupla years ago. Seems like Northern tribes say it's a no-no. One person said it's like returning your baby to Creator. So I think as Super said, it's best to look at the individual tribe. My folks don't powwow traditionally, so I danced during the first trimester. My daughter was a Winter baby, and by our Christmas powwow I was way big with early contractions. I stayed out to prevent preterm labor.

Tsiniti · 04-10-2004, 10:29 PM

I was taught (Cherokee) that if you are "Mooning" or "With Child" you don't enter the arena or go near the Drum. But maybe this is a Southern thing.

**Azhe'ni** · 04-12-2004, 09:34 AM

Well round here their isn't a problem dancing while your preg. But my fiance believes that you shouldn't, so when I was preg. I didn't go into the arena at all after they blessed it. Just outta respect for him. It all depends on the tribe or person I guess. But like homalosa said it's like returning your baby to the creator. But when the baby is here it's a no-no to carry the baby or kid in the arena while your dancing. Whatever ya believe. Either way I respect while preg.

Paul G · 04-12-2004, 10:15 AM

Thanks everyone, just wanted to make sure.

Paul G · 04-12-2004, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by potawatomi_azhe'ni

Well round here their isn't a problem dancing while your preg. But my fiance believes that you shouldn't, so when I was preg. I didn't go into the arena at all after they blessed it. Just outta respect for him. It all depends on the tribe or person I guess. But like homalosa said it's like returning your baby to the creator. But when the baby is here it's a no-no to carry the baby or kid in the arena while your dancing. Whatever ya believe. Either way I respect while preg.

No no to carry the baby in the arena? I've see lots of people doing this???

Homalosa · 04-12-2004, 10:20 AM

Yeah, I've read here on pws.com that it's a no-no but see it all the time. I had a special for my daughter when she was three months old because girls are rare in my husband's family of five brothers. So already having two sons, we prayed and asked for a girl. To give thanks and introduce her to the community we had a special. She's been dancing now every since. At three the girl carries herself like an old woman in that arena!

**Azhe'ni** · 04-12-2004, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul G

No no to carry the baby in the arena? I've see lots of people doing this???

I know I see alot now too. But who follows things anymore?? I was always told not to. But when people are doing it nobody goes up to them and say hey don't do that. It's just whatever ya believe in. I'll never do it. It's up to the person and the arena director I guess.

**Azhe'ni** · 04-12-2004, 10:32 AM

Let me rephrase Who follows things anymore? I meant round here we was always told not to but some people round here switched their minds bout it. Anywhere else I don't know. Different tribes do different things. So ask round your area to see what people say. :)

Los · 04-12-2004, 10:36 AM

She should also think about her baby's health. I heard of women dancing when they were pregnant and then the baby has problems afterwards. I also heard of women having miscarriages, too.

**Azhe'ni** · 04-12-2004, 10:51 AM

Me two I had cuzins dancing and miscarrying days later. I don't know if that had anything to do with it but they did believe at one time not to, but then they didn't care. We also put little tiny holes in the bottom of our babies mocs. Cuz we believe if we don't the spirit is locked inside and could take the baby from us. I don't know of too many people who believes in this way.

04-09-2004, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Paul G Webmaster Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 12,959 Blog Entries: 1	Pregnancy Question Never seen this discuss or heard anyone talking about it, but what are the protocols for someone that is pregnant being in the arena? Is it a problem?? We have several Pow Wows coming up including one where our good friends are head dancers. So she wants to at least dance thier special, if possble. Of course she can't fit in her outfits. But what are the 'rules' on this? Or are there? Thanks! __________________ New to the site--Introduce Yourself Need Help--FAQ--Search Feedback--Post your suggestions MyTribalSpace.com \| NativeGatherings.com \| PowWows.com Podcast \| Indigitunes.com NativeSeek.com \| Pow Wow TV \| Pow Wow Radio \| NativeMusicSource.com Radio \| NDN411.com \| eSnag Online Dating Pow Wow TV - Find out how you could win a 42" Plasma TV!

04-09-2004, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
superndngyrl two little indians Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in front of the computer Posts: 4,232	its tribally specific! __________________ The only time its too late to start dancing is when you're dead.

04-09-2004, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Homalosa Choc-lack-chick! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas (where da powwows at?) Posts: 1,582	Yeah, ditto what Super said. There was actually a question in one of the dancing forums a coupla years ago. Seems like Northern tribes say it's a no-no. One person said it's like returning your baby to Creator. So I think as Super said, it's best to look at the individual tribe. My folks don't powwow traditionally, so I danced during the first trimester. My daughter was a Winter baby, and by our Christmas powwow I was way big with early contractions. I stayed out to prevent preterm labor. __________________ Honor and respect your elders! "Until the lion learns to speak the tales of hunting will always favor the hunter." -K'Naan O-BAM-UH!!!! www.myspace.com/thobackmuzik www.myspace.com/asanicharles Last edited by Homalosa; 04-09-2004 at 11:35 AM.

04-10-2004, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tsiniti Dancin n Vendin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: TN Posts: 295	I was taught (Cherokee) that if you are "Mooning" or "With Child" you don't enter the arena or go near the Drum. But maybe this is a Southern thing. __________________ Your Heart Shows by how Your Words and Actions Affect Others. Nah I ain't NO WANNABE! I don't gotta wannabe when people wannabe like me!

04-12-2004, 10:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Paul G Webmaster Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 12,959 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks everyone, just wanted to make sure. __________________ New to the site--Introduce Yourself Need Help--FAQ--Search Feedback--Post your suggestions MyTribalSpace.com \| NativeGatherings.com \| PowWows.com Podcast \| Indigitunes.com NativeSeek.com \| Pow Wow TV \| Pow Wow Radio \| NativeMusicSource.com Radio \| NDN411.com \| eSnag Online Dating Pow Wow TV - Find out how you could win a 42" Plasma TV!

04-12-2004, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Azhe'ni Shuut uup..are ya serious Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,338	Well round here their isn't a problem dancing while your preg. But my fiance believes that you shouldn't, so when I was preg. I didn't go into the arena at all after they blessed it. Just outta respect for him. It all depends on the tribe or person I guess. But like homalosa said it's like returning your baby to the creator. But when the baby is here it's a no-no to carry the baby or kid in the arena while your dancing. Whatever ya believe. Either way I respect while preg.

04-12-2004, 10:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Homalosa Choc-lack-chick! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas (where da powwows at?) Posts: 1,582	Yeah, I've read here on pws.com that it's a no-no but see it all the time. I had a special for my daughter when she was three months old because girls are rare in my husband's family of five brothers. So already having two sons, we prayed and asked for a girl. To give thanks and introduce her to the community we had a special. She's been dancing now every since. At three the girl carries herself like an old woman in that arena! __________________ Honor and respect your elders! "Until the lion learns to speak the tales of hunting will always favor the hunter." -K'Naan O-BAM-UH!!!! www.myspace.com/thobackmuzik www.myspace.com/asanicharles

04-12-2004, 10:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Azhe'ni Shuut uup..are ya serious Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,338	Let me rephrase Who follows things anymore? I meant round here we was always told not to but some people round here switched their minds bout it. Anywhere else I don't know. Different tribes do different things. So ask round your area to see what people say. :)

04-12-2004, 10:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Los Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Alberta Posts: 30	She should also think about her baby's health. I heard of women dancing when they were pregnant and then the baby has problems afterwards. I also heard of women having miscarriages, too.

04-12-2004, 10:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
Azhe'ni Shuut uup..are ya serious Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,338	Me two I had cuzins dancing and miscarrying days later. I don't know if that had anything to do with it but they did believe at one time not to, but then they didn't care. We also put little tiny holes in the bottom of our babies mocs. Cuz we believe if we don't the spirit is locked inside and could take the baby from us. I don't know of too many people who believes in this way.

04-12-2004, 11:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Paul G Webmaster Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 12,959