Throughout the 16th to 18th century, women were seen as the main caretakers for their children; however, the attitude and willingness towards doing so varied among individuals. During the 16th and 17th centuries, it was seen as a sin to not care for one’s own child (Doc 1B). It was seen as a mother’s duty of infant care nursing. In Doc 1B, Elizabeth Clinton gives off the connotation that she sees infant care nursing as a chore rather than a joy. Even during the 18th century, having women care for children was sometimes seen as a burdened requirement. For example, in Doc 3B, an author of a popular handbook states, “the first of the parental duties which nature points out to the mother is to nurse her own offspring” (Doc 3B). Furthermore, Gisborne