In the Early Middle Ages, the Catholic Church condemned infanticide as immoral and a sin, and because of the powerful position of the church in medieval society, the practice of the killing of infants disappeared.

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While the Catholic Church did condemn infanticide as immoral and a sin, the practice did not completely disappear due to the church's condemnation. Infanticide continued in various forms across different societies during the Middle Ages, often driven by economic hardship, illegitimacy, or social stigma, despite the church's efforts to eradicate it.

In the Early Middle Ages, the Catholic Church Condemned Infanticide