A wet nurse is what we call a wet nurse today, that is, they hire a wet nurse to nurse their children after giving birth. However, their duties are not only breast-feeding, but also responsible for raising and caring for babies, such as bathing babies, helping them learn to crawl and walk, and teaching them manners when they grow up. Therefore, many wet nurses have deep feelings for their children, because they are not only responsible for breastfeeding, but also for their children's growth. Generally speaking, people with good family conditions can afford a wet nurse, while poor families can't afford a wet nurse.
The reason why we want to hire a wet nurse is because some noble women from famous families are pampered and can't afford it. In June of 5438+00, it was very hard for a woman to get pregnant, so she should have a good rest after giving birth. Moreover, women of princes and nobles are generally delicate, and breastfeeding is a hard thing. In order to avoid damaging health by working day and night, and to keep fit, she hired a wet nurse instead of nursing her children.
In ancient times, these wet nurses were carefully selected women from the people, depending on their figure, the quality of milk, their personality and whether their ancestors had made serious mistakes. Because they are responsible for breastfeeding and assisting growth, the selection is strict, and not everyone can be a wet nurse. If the palace recruits wet nurses, then the selection will be stricter, and the official documents will be called to investigate the eight generations of ancestors, but the welfare treatment is also very high.
Here are some related introductions about ancient wet nurses, including the reasons why they appeared and where they came from. For your reference only!