In this chat, Hannah Marsh, author of 'Thread, A Cesarean Story of Myth, Magic, and Medicine', unfolds the bloody history of C-sections. She traces their evolution from risky 16th-century procedures to safer modern practices, spotlighting the resilience of women like Mrs. Newfer, who thrived post-surgery. The conversation digs into societal pressures, the myths surrounding childbirth, and the historical shift from midwifery to male-dominated obstetrics, revealing a legacy intertwined with issues of race and gender.
