Mochica Childbirth Scene

This Mochica artifact (1–800 AD) from Callao, Lima, Peru, illustrates childbirth, depicting a woman in labor assisted by a doula and a midwife, highlighting birth’s communal aspect. The areola of Dubois signifies the body’s preparation for breastfeeding. This piece reflects the cultural reverence for childbirth and emphasizes women’s roles in nurturing new life within Mochica society.