Contraception And Abortion From The Ancient Wor... Apr 2026

While it contains a line against providing "pessaries to cause abortion," historians debate if this was a total ban or a specific rejection of dangerous, invasive methods. 🏛️ Social and Legal Context

Potent herbs like pennyroyal, rue, and Queen Anne’s Lace were used to induce contractions. Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient Wor...

Generally permitted. The Stoics believed a fetus was not a "person" until it breathed air. Legislation usually focused on the father's right to his offspring rather than the "rights" of the fetus. While it contains a line against providing "pessaries