Lebensborn
On December 12th, 1935, the Nazi regime officially began the campaign of “Lebensborn” (Fount of Life). Under the rule of the policy, women who passed as “racially viable” were encouraged to reproduce with SS officers in order to breed Aryan babies.
Lebensborn
These women received financial aid and were even given the option to move to another city to give birth if they didn’t want to face social stigmas. Abortion officially became illegal.
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A Special Title
besides for receiving an array of benefits, the women who took part in the Lebensborn program would get a medal of honor too.
A Special Title
The medal which they received was “The Cross of Honour of the German Mother” – especially commissioned for the occasion.
