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570. Is Gynecology the Best Innovation Ever?

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The Evolutionary Role of Mother's Milk

This chapter explores the insights from the book 'Eve, How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution,' emphasizing the pivotal role of the female body in evolution. The discussion covers the origins and transformative functions of mother's milk, as well as historical misconceptions surrounding breastfeeding. It also highlights the complexities of lactation in diverse populations, including the surprising capabilities of trans women, and discusses the historical significance of wet nurses in early societies.

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