Surviving Pregnancy in The Middle Ages…

Please note that this video makes mention of miscarriage and stillbirth, which some people may find distressing.

Pregnancy and childbirth presented the medieval expectant mother with a whole host of challenges and dangers. Just as today, there was a lot of instruction on how a pregnant woman should behave to ensure a safe birth and a healthy baby. Let’s travel back in time now and learn about some of the weird and wonderful pieces of advice that were being offered up. From making sure not to eat a hare’s head to avoiding being hit in the face by a strawberry, here are some tips to prepare for childbirth in the Middle Ages.
Welcome to Medieval Madness.

00:06 - Introduction
00:49 - Baby Hold On
01:52 - Don't Worry Baby
04:13 - Ooh Baby Baby
05:02 - Love To Love You Baby
06:32 - Born To Be My Baby
11:06 - Baby Can I Hold You

Narrated by James Wade
Written by Lisa E Rawcliffe
Edited by Jamit Productions

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