What is Midwifery:  History

This collection of links is meant to provide an eclectic and, hopefully, informative look at the roots of midwifery.  The majority of this focus is for the Western world, though if I am able to find links from other parts of the world, I will most certainly list them here.

• Anatomical Manikins and Diagnostic Dolls It has been suggested that manikins such as these may have been used by some for teaching anatomy to midwives and medical students, amongst others.  In any case, it seemed an interesting link.
• Brief History From the ACNM.   Covers the history of nurse midwives.
• MIDWIVES AND MATERNITY CARE IN THE ROMAN WORLD by VALERIE FRENCH Interesting paper.
• History of Midwifery Just as it says - a basic overview.
• History of US Midwifery A general overview.
• Midwife (or Godparent) for the Elves A collection of folk and fairy tales involving midwives, etc.  Interesting when trying to understand the history of midwifery.
• PSNM History History of the Parkland School of Nurse-Midwifery.

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07/20/01