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Medieval breastfeeding: an act of love

Medieval breastfeeding: an act of love

Hannah Skoda considers how breastfeeding was seen and understood during the Middle Ages

Published: March 25, 2024 at 7:01 AM

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What can the history of breastfeeding tell us about medieval society? In this Long Read, written by Hannah Skoda, we explore stories of miracle cures, bizarre beliefs and caring communities.

HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the February 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.