History Of Pregnancy And Childbirth. For most of american history pregnancy labor and delivery and post partum have been dangerous periods for mother and child. Folklore traditional practices old wives tales.
17 facts about childbirth throughout history that ll make you gasp and cringe 1. For most of american history pregnancy labor and delivery and post partum have been dangerous periods for mother and child. Folklore traditional practices old wives tales.
Detailed and respectful study of the unwritten history of childbirth.
However starting slowly in the late 18 th century and accelerating into the late 19 th century labor and delivery radically changed. And they were also expected to serve cake to anyone who was in the room with them as they gave. Gelis jacques history of childbirth. Folklore traditional practices old wives tales.