‘Twilight Sleep’ seemed like a childbirth miracle in 1915! Here’s a look back at views from that time This article offers a perspective on “Twilight Sleep” from the year 1915, when there were fewer pain relief options nor as much understanding of labor and delivery.
A mid-century perspective on cesarean childbirth (1959) When this article was published, touting the wonders of c-section deliveries, they stated that the cesarean rate was one out of 20 births. And that
Mom didn’t know she was pregnant: See the first big news story about a surprise baby (1915) Surprise baby is puzzling doctors – Mother had no idea baby was coming until doctor brought her into the world
How much did it cost to have a baby in the ’70s? The expensive facts: Can you afford a baby? (1976) By Richard Flaste NEW YORK — Forget, for a moment, the buzzing confusion that greets infants
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