The Los Sapos (or toads) archaeological site south of the Copán Acropolis in Honduras contains a small set of carved rocks, some of which are toad-shaped. Such Late Classic period sculptures were popular in the countryside of the Copan Valley. They are believed to be part of a folk fertility cult and marked the places where Maya women gave birth to their children. The birthing positions of Maya mothers were standing or kneeling. It required the presence of father, because during the birth mother was holding to him. The midwife assisted the entire time. She was the one who knew how to deliver the baby and how to heal the newborn and the mother.
