In the past, in many parts of Caucasus it wascustomary to send away a new born baby for nursing to another woman. Because of this the woman was gaining more influence on the child than the biological parents. The tradition had political connotations as well.Often a baby was given to a family from another ethnic group where the baby lived and learned the language and customs. Woman’s body was used as a political weapon that could bring different ethni cgroups closer and avoid possible conflicts between them