A pregnant woman lies on layers of multi-coloured sarongs. A midwife massages her abdomen, while the pieces of fabric are pulled out from under her one by one, gently rocking the expectant mother.
This process, known as lenggang perut, aims to shift the foetus into the right position in the womb for a smooth delivery.
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