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*The Man-Midwife* a cartoon from the 1790s, courtesy of Our new exhibition shows how midwives tried to defend their profession from the unwanted interference of men. Catch it from 19 Sept. More @ https://t.co/kjEbj1ltul

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2018-09-07

From Spratt to Solis-Cohen, we have flap-books covered! These rare works educated doctors & midwives, as well as teaching women about their own bodies. Important works in medical & women's history: https://t.co/jWZsjM5r0c

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2018-08-03

For Midwives magazine, a new training initiative!

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2018-07-19

Hello Boys!

From “The Midwives Book: or the Whole Art of Midwifery Discovered” by Jane Sharp (1671)

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2018-03-27

Give me all the gas and air!!
Another one for Midwives Magazine

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2018-03-27

"Very well-written and researched and great drawings too.’ — SUE GERHARDT, author of Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby’s Brain ‘Vibrant, exciting, funny – there’s really nothing else like it" https://t.co/lNJKs2UKjo

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2017-12-22

"My point is that well before women ever think about having a baby or growing older, most of us are concerned that our breasts are either Not Big Enough or Very Droopy" https://t.co/lNJKs2UKjo

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2017-12-15

James Wolveridge's C17th practical midwifery handbook, written to 'inform midwives in their office'

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2016-05-31

We love these bold for Midwives Magazine by Nick Radford:

http://t.co/swL1TaBCpl

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2015-10-09

We’re practiced, you know! Play midwives tonight for KateEvans BUMP launch

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2014-03-28