Oral history with Mr. Wale Odegbesan

00:00 Interviewer introduction and background to interview

00:32 Interviewee introduction, name, background etc

00:49 Understanding of Yoruba culture of childbirth

01:45 Delivery day, role of father and Iya Agbebi (midwife), antenatal care etc

04:26 Specific herbal remedies/herbs used in the care of the pregnant woman

05:41 Events after a child is born - naming of the child

08:20 Scenarios when a woman might remain in the care of the midwife / delivery room – prolonged labour, baby in the wrong position for birth etc

10:48 Role of the father, post birth care of the mother

12:50 Clarification of the father’s role, providing for the family, arranging the Naming Ceremony

14:38 Taboos associated with pregnancy, childbirth, post childbirth etc

15:30 Customs around birth and naming ceremony

16:15 Possible names for a child and significance of the name

17:45 Eighth Day Naming Ceremony – disclosure of the name, music, celebration, food

20:25 Music at the Naming Ceremony

21:38 Clothing worn at the Naming Ceremony

22:04 Drink at the Naming Ceremony

23:00 Summary from the interviewee, Yoruba culture fading and importance of revisiting the past