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History Of Nurse-Midwifery In The United States

History Of Nurse-Midwifery In The United States

Shoemaker, Mary Theopane

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral United States HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163170984
ISBN13: 9781163170984
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of Nurse-Midwifery in the United States by Mary Theopane Shoemaker is a comprehensive book that explores the evolution of midwifery in the United States. The author delves into the history of nurse-midwifery and how it has evolved over time, from its origins in Europe to its current state in the United States.The book covers the early days of nurse-midwifery in the United States, including the role of the midwife in colonial America and the establishment of the first midwifery schools. The author also examines the impact of the medical profession on midwifery and the struggle for recognition of nurse-midwives as legitimate healthcare providers.Throughout the book, the author highlights the contributions of key figures in the history of nurse-midwifery, including Mary Breckinridge, who founded the Frontier Nursing Service, and Ina May Gaskin, who helped to establish the modern midwifery movement in the United States.The History of Nurse-Midwifery in the United States is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of midwifery and the evolution of healthcare in the United States. It provides a fascinating look at the challenges faced by nurse-midwives throughout history and the important role they continue to play in providing healthcare to women and families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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