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Medieval retellings of the birth of the Virgin Mary suggest the Church was understanding of infertility

May 28, 2025 Andrew Merrington

Stories retelling the birth of the Virgin Mary reveal that the Church was more forgiving of infertility than the general...

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Parsnips and trout boiled in goats milk – modern parents explore ancient fertility myths and advice

February 19, 2024 Kerra Maddern

From parsnips as ancient Viagra to drinking trout boiled in goats milk – Medieval couples hoping for a baby were...

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