A History of Pregnancy Cravings, Part 2: Stereotypes,

A History of Pregnancy Cravings, Part 2: Stereotypes, Superstitions and Science

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In earlier centuries, when science and spirituality were considered one and the same, the world was full of advice and warnings surrounding pregnancy cravings. In the second part of this two-part series, Ben and Noel explore how humans perceived these cravings: as superstition, stereotype and, eventually, science. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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