Top Historian Reveals SHOCKING Truths About Medieval Childbirth

Step back into the Middle Ages and discover why women like Agnes bore so many children. From faith and survival to infant mortality and the demands of medieval life, this story reveals the harsh reality of childbirth, family, and duty in a world without medicine or choice. In medieval times, women married young, spent most of their lives pregnant, and faced deadly risks with every birth. The church demanded fertility, society judged women by their children, and families needed more hands to work the fields. For peasants, children meant survival. For nobles, they secured dynasties and power. This video explores the truth behind medieval childbirth, high infant mortality, women’s roles, and why families had so many children. A short, calming but powerful story to make boring history come alive. ✨ Perfect for those who love history for sleep, medieval life explained, and historical storytelling. #MedievalHistory #HistoryForSleep #MedievalWomen #ChildbirthHistory #BoringHistory