[post_page_title]The pregnant royal’s chambers were made to resemble a womb[/post_page_title]
Before modern medicine, childbirth was a complicated and often life-threatening experience. As a result, special care was taken to facilitate a smooth birth. About a month before they were due, pregnant royals withdrew from public life to the privacy of a special chamber for “lying-in.”
The chamber was to resemble a womb, so it was kept as dark as possible with all windows covered, and even keyholes blocked, which meant no fresh air. It was, however, customary to light a fire in the room, regardless of the time of year. If the mother-to-be became overwhelmed by the darkness or smoke, she’d have candles lit around her bed.
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