Buriah

Buriah is a traditional neonatal care practice from Ghana where mothers or family members gently massage a newborn baby with herbal remedies or oils. This practice aims to promote the baby’s health, strengthen their body, and aid in healing or protection against illness. It is rooted in cultural beliefs about nurturing and safeguarding infants’s well-being, often performed during early days after birth. While it plays an important role in cultural identity, health professionals emphasize that such practices should complement modern medical care to ensure the baby’s safety and proper development.