312 | Thomas Levenson on the Mutual History of Humans and Germs
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
The Historical Journey of Childbed Fever
This chapter examines the evolution of childbirth practices and their relationship to childbed fever, highlighting the transition from midwives to male doctors in hospitals. It explores the resistance faced by early medical practitioners advocating for sanitation and the acknowledgment of microbes in disease transmission. Additionally, it reflects on the implications of these historical findings and their relevance to both medical practices and our understanding of microscopic life.
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