Erin Maglaque

In this discussion, Erin Maglaque, a history teacher and author working on a history of the female body, dives into the intriguing evolution of pregnancy testing. From women consulting astrologers in the 16th century to the bizarre practice of using frogs in the mid-20th century, she highlights how societal attitudes have shifted. Explorations into early understandings of conception reveal the complexities of women's autonomy and historical misconceptions, along with modern implications of fertility tracking in today’s digital age.