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This document summarizes the cultural conceptions of the Aymara people in Bolivia regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. It describes beliefs such as the notion that pregnancy is conceived as an "illness" and that there exists a balance between "heat" and "cold" that must be maintained. It also covers topics such as the high fertility rate, infant and maternal mortality due to socioeconomic and cultural factors, and the practices and beliefs during pregnancy and childbirth.
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