This paper traces the role of the midwife in history from Biblical times to the present. It describes how a profession that was traditionally considered "women's business" was gradually taken over predominantly by male physicians. Special attention is focused on the decline of midwifery in England...
nouna woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies Synonyms accoucheuse Related Words nurse Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. Want to thank TFD for its existence?Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visitthe...
The history of American obstetrics Centaur (1946) Francis R. Packard History of Medicine in the United States (1931) Herbert Thorns Chapters in American Obstetrics J. Winthrop A Short Story of the Rise, Reign and Ruin of the Antinomians, Familists and Libertines Charles E. Nash History of Au...
In the United States, complaints againstregistered nursesare investigated by the State Nursing Board. An assessment is made, by a sworn police officer, whether a crime has been committed or not and the case can be referred to the District Attorney. In cases of ‘minor’ violation of the Nurs...
Word History:The wordmidwifewas formed in Middle English from two elements,midandwife.At first glance, the meaning ofwifewould would seem to be clear. However,wifeoften meant simply "woman" in general in Middle English, not specifically "female spouse" as it most often does in Modern English...
Also found in:Dictionary,Thesaurus,Medical,Encyclopedia. MIDWIFE, med. jur. A woman who practices midwifery; a woman who pursues the business of an account. 2. A midwife is required to perform the business she undertakes with proper skill, and if she be guilty of any mala praxis, (q.v....
"Early Modern Midwifery: Splitting the Profession, Connecting the History" examines the status of midwives in early modern England and makes two substantiv... Thomas,S. S. - 《Journal of Social History》 被引量: 9发表: 2009年 Qualitative understanding of an international learning experience: wha...
"The future of the midwife depends on her power to relieve pain". The rise and fall of the Analgesia in Childbirth Bill (1949) Summary The Analgesia in Childbirth Bill (1949) remains the only attempt in British history to give mothers the legal right to pain relief in childbirth. I... ...
The perioperative nurse delivers care using the nursing process as described inStandards of Perioperative Nursing Practice,published in the United States by the professional organization, the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN); in Canada, standards are published by the Operating Room Nur...
If you’re looking for more historic fiction, The Crown is sure to fill the void. Its setting transports viewers back to some of the biggest events of British history. And if you think there aren’t also some good movies like Call of the Midwife, then think again, because we’ve found...