If you freeze at the sight of a medical instrument... .. you are not alone! Historically, physicians have tried various methods to reduce the fear induced in the patient by seeing what is coming their way. For women, possibly the most scary of all is the obstetrics forceps; if there was ever an instrument to strike terror… Continue reading Medical instruments as bling?
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The bespoke midwife
When do you call the midwife? In the 18th century, men gradually moved into the field of normal birthing. They did this by being 'bespoke' - prebooked.
