👉 Cattlefold, also known as a "cow's cradle," is an ancient practice in which women of the Roman Empire were required to hide their breasts and nipples under a small cloth or sheet called a "cattlefold." This was done in order to protect them from being attacked by wild animals during childbirth. The practice became more formalized with the introduction of a cow's cradle for women, known as the "cow's nest," which also served as a protection against predators.
