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Record Number: 8817 Author(s)/Creator(s): Benedictow , Ole Jørgen. Contributor(s): Title: On the Origin and Spread of the Notion that Breast-feeding Women Should Abstain from Sexual Intercourse [The author argues that the idea that sexual relations and a new pregnancy were injurious to a mother’s milk came from such ancient medical authorities as Galen and Soranus. Clerics like Ivo of Chartres picked up the idea and advised caution. However, it never had the status of a taboo. Title note supplied by Feminae.]. Source: Scandinavian Journal of History 17, 1 ( 1992): Pages 65 - 76. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Breast Feeding Chastity Gynecology Infants Medicine Sexuality Award Note: Geographic Area: General Century: General Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: University of Oslo Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1992. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 03468755

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