155. Forget Childbirth

For generations, women elected to forget the pain of childbirth with help from powerful drugs called twilight sleep. Author Randi Hutter Epstein helps us shed light on an (intentionally) forgotten history. To join the conversation, go to longestshortesttime.com! Sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This episode is brought to you by Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer, Life on the Fast Track podcast, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, Juice Beauty (code: LONGSHORT20), Molekule (code: LONGSHORT), Simple Contacts (code: LONGSHORT). Use the links and codes here for a special discount.

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