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A Time When Midwives Dominated

Pictured above is an historic reënactment of the bitter end that came to a certain Dr. Wertt, of Hamburg, Germany in 1522. The Sixteenth Century was a time when midwives colluded with the church in order to keep the study of obstetrics and gynecology free of males – Wertt’s death at the stake was intended to serve as a warning to all other aspiring gynecologists and obstetricians of the male persuasion.

From Amazon.com: Eternal Eve the History of Gynaecology & Obstetrics

16th century Gynecology16th century Obstetrics16th century Gynecologistsearly Gynecologyearliest days of GynecologyGynecology of midwives16th century midwiferymidwife studies16th century European childbirth16th century womens studies16th century womens medicinedoctors vs midwivesdoctors v midwives1950 book review of Eternal Eve the History of Gynaecology and Obstetrics by Harvey GrahamHarvey Graham book review 1950

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A Time When Midwives Dominated

• Pathfinder Magazine, 1951 •