The Byrth of Mankynde, 1540
Learn more about the first book in English on pregnancy, birth, and newborn care: The Byrth of Mankynde, 1540.
17th century Pregnancy Test
Urine is a used for pregnancy tests now… and in 17th century Europe.
Humoral Medicine | Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding in the Middle Ages
Learn about the humoral theory and it’s ideas about pregnancy, birth, and infant care including breastfeeding.
Infant Care in Taira, Okinawa | 1950-60’s
A lot has been said about Okinawan culture in the Attachment Parenting community, let’s set the record straight: from the moms who return to work after a few months maternity leave, to the siblings and grandmothers who strap the baby to their backs as they go about their days, and the hard-knocks school of weaning.
