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122: The Dark History of Childbirth: We’ve been giving birth ALL WRONG

Dark History

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Exploring the Dark Historical Aspects of Childbirth

Exploring the long-standing existence of childbirth throughout human history, this chapter reveals alarming statistics of maternal deaths and discusses the limitations of medical advancements in preventing these deaths. It also touches on ancient practices, like the Anglo Saxons' ritual of dancing over a dead man's grave for a safe childbirth.

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