Embark on a captivating journey through the history of fertility and infertility! Explore ancient beliefs, goddess worship, and the evolution of medical practices surrounding conception. Discover how societies revered reproduction, from Earth symbolism to worship of goddesses like Bastet and Brigid. Learn how healers like Hippocrates treated infertility with purging and dietary adjustments. Reflect on the laws around modern treatments like IVF and their impact on individuals and couples. Join us this week as we discuss infertility history and the role infertility plays in reproductive justice today!
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