Caesarian births in Uganda go back to pre-colonial days...

Not too long ago, the Bunyoro of north-western Uganda fed expectant women intensively in preparation for childbirth, says Mastura Wamara.

“Women in the community used to cook groundnut soup, beans and millet bread,” says the experienced traditional birth attendant.
“They also used to steam sweet potatoes, cassava, green bananas and dark green vegetables. Mothers ate these foods before and after conception to reduce pregnancy-related complications like anaemia and malnutrition.”