For a significant part of human history, babies were fed their mother’s milk. In cases where this was not possible, society relied on the practice of hiring a wet nurse. Wet nursing dates back to 2000 B.C. However, it became highly popular during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These nurses were primarily hired by upper-class families (because breastfeeding was considered to be unfashionable). Today, mothers have various valid reasons for not choosing the breastfeeding route. The … [Read more...]