Childbirth Rhythms and Childbirth Ritual in Early Modern Spain, together with some Comments on the Virtues of Midwives
Childbirth in Early Modern Spain can be viewed as an area where ignorant midwives and cruel doctors ruled over terrified women who, deprived of all choices, were condemned to passively endure the ordeal of parturition. Medical and judicial sources seem to strengthen this vision. Yet, when we apply...
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| Language: | English |
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Instituto de Estudios Auriseculares (IDEA)
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Hipogrifo: Revista de Literatura y Cultura del Siglo de Oro |
| Online Access: | https://www.revistahipogrifo.com/index.php/hipogrifo/article/view/470 |