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Medieval women ‘put faith in birth girdles’ to protect them during childbirth – The Guardian
New findings cement idea that ritual and religion was invoked using talismans to soothe nerves
ScienceNew findings cement idea that ritual and religion was invoked using talismans to soothe nerves
Wed 10 Mar 2021 00.01 GMT
With sky-high levels of maternal mortality, the science of obstetrics virtually nonexistent and the threat of infectious disease always around the corner, pregnant medieval women put their faith in talismans to bring them divine protection during childbirth.
From amulets to precious stones, the list of items that the church lent to pregnant women was substantial, but the…
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