
Could You Survive Medieval Childbirth?
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
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Changing Perspectives on Pregnancy and Abortion in History
This chapter explores the evolving beliefs about pregnancy and abortion, particularly the views on the soul's presence in the fetus and the implications from various religious perspectives. It also addresses the shifts following Protestantism's rise and the societal pressures on midwives involved in abortion services.
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