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Watercolor of a birth room, depicting a woman in a bed with other women and children in the room. A kraamkamer (birth-room), artist unknown, source Wellcome Collection.

Watercolor of a birth room, depicting a woman in a bed with other women and children in the room. A kraamkamer (birth-room), artist unknown, source Wellcome Collection.

Regency Childbirth

Forceps, anesthesia, and hot, spiced wine: What was it like to give birth in Regency England?

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