In the premodern world, married women could expect to get pregnant every 2-3 years. How did they cope with such frequent pregnancies, and what did they do to keep themselves healthy? What kinds of foods, drinks, and activities were allowed or forbidden? And when did pregnancy go from being a regular part of life to being seen as a special time? We discuss all this and more on this week's episode!
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