Giving Birth in Eighteenth-Century England

This fascinating new book radically rewrites all that we know about eighteenth-century childbirth by placing women's voices at the centre of the story. From quickening through to confinement, giving caudle, delivery andlying-in, birth was once a complex ritual that involved entire communities....

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Main Author:	Fox, Sarah (auth)
Format:	Electronic Book Chapter
Language:	English
Published:	London University of London Press 2022
Series:	New Historical Perspectives
Subjects:	History Sociology: birth birth giving birth childbirth children community pregnancy history of pregnancy England motherhood history of motherhood mother-in-law fatherhood family life family in 18th century 18th-century England caudle lying-in rest after birth birthing linen clothes for pregnant women pregnancy in 18th century mothers in 18th century menstruation in 18th century family relationships
Online Access:	OAPEN Library: download the publication OAPEN Library: description of the publication
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Giving Birth in Eighteenth-Century England

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