History Extra podcast Breastfeeding in the Middle Ages
Jun 2, 2024
Historian Hannah Skoda discusses breastfeeding in the Middle Ages, covering topics such as cultural attitudes, medical beliefs, wet-nursing dilemmas, and societal views on extended breastfeeding. The podcast explores the emotional struggles of wet nurses, historical perspectives on infant feeding practices, and contrasts medieval approaches with modern guidelines.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Breastfeeding in the Middle Ages
02:14 • 7min
Historical Perspectives on Breastfeeding in the Middle Ages
09:08 • 3min
Breastfeeding Practices: Then and Now
12:36 • 7min
Exploring Medieval Infant Feeding Practices
19:44 • 2min
Emotional Struggles of Wet Nurses in the Middle Ages
21:56 • 12min