Behind the Scenes of Motherhood: The Surprising and Wild Truths You Never Knew!

Other Questionable Remedies

Back in the 1800s, a book was published by William Edmonds Horner with some interesting advice for new mothers. It suggested they could ease the pain and discomfort of post-baby lady parts by applying a mixture of milk and bread or using leeches.

It’s safe to say that modern medicine has come a long way since then, and we can all be grateful for that. But it’s still fascinating to think about the strange and sometimes shocking remedies once considered standard practice.

Next: A British monarch’s impact on modern medicine.

You must be logged in to post a comment Login