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Colonial Williamsburg Journal

Title A Mother's Milk or Another's Milk
Issue Volume 36, Number 01, (CWJ, Winter 2014)
Description 18th century opinions on the value of breastfeeding infants are reviewed and contrasted to 20th and 21st century standards. The use of wet nurses, and particularly of black wet nurses, provoked much discussion and argument especially among men! Entire Issue of "Colonial Williamsburg Journal" is available as a pdf.
Author Carp, Benjamin L.
Pages 36-43