It seems that every religion knew the practice of fasting in one form or another. (pureinsideout.com)
I can't even trace the origin of that idea or inspiration in my life; we didn't know any adoptive families, nor was adoption a very well known practice back then. (boba.com)
For understanding the current habits of breastfeeding it is important to know the practices in earlier days. (electricbreastpumpwomen.com)