Slavery Didnt Stop Them From Taking Care Of Their Reproductive Health

Published: Feb. 6, 2024, 10 a.m.

b'Maintaining reproductive health during enslavement was difficult - but that didn\\u2019t mean it was impossible. From chewing cotton roots to studying their menstrual cycles, our ancestors had more than a few tricks up their sleeves.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n_____________\\n\\n2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation\'s largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn\'t learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com \\u2014 most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work.\\n\\nThe production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer."\\n \\nTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy\\n \\n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices'