This chapter discusses the practice of midwifery in humans and its possible evolutionary origins. It explores the challenges of childbirth in humans compared to other primates and mammals, and suggests that midwifery was a crucial factor in helping humans overcome these challenges. The chapter also mentions the sharing of the placenta by the mother and other females, which may provide insights into the ancestral origins of this behavior.

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