Tag: history

• The Byrth of Mankynde, 1540 | Book History

  

  Learn more about the first book in English on pregnancy, birth, and newborn care: The Byrth of Mankynde, 1540.

  Aradia Wyndham

  February 7, 2020

  Birth, Pregnancy, Video

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• Scribonia Attice, Ancient Roman Midwife

  

  Scribonia Attice was a midwife in ancient Rome; a well-respected professional who considered herself the equal of her husband, a surgeon.

  Aradia Wyndham

  October 2, 2019

  Birth, Video

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• The Boke of Chyldren | Tudor Pediatrics

  

  Imagine a world where there are no books about keeping your baby healthy in your language, even in your country: that was the case in England until Thomas Phaer published “The Boke of Chyldren” in 1544.

  Aradia Wyndham

  May 10, 2019

  Babies, Blog, Video

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• The Inuit Amauti

  

  It’s difficult to make sure baby stays warm in the winter but imagine living in the arctic full time. Learn how the Inuit have combined baby carrier and coat to keep themselves and their babies warm.

  Aradia Wyndham

  November 14, 2018

  Babies, Blog

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• From Baby Toting to Babywearing

  

  Dr. Sears claims credit for coining the phrase ‘Babywearing’ in the 1980’s but did you know interest in infant carrier cultures had been growing in popularity since the 1950’s?

  Aradia Wyndham

  October 27, 2016

  Babies, Blog

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