2. EEaarrllyy
1647 Forceps developed many babies died in the early
years of their use
Before 19th century was uneventful - life went on as
normal no pain relief
Mid 19th century women feared childbirth - painful or
even fatal higher social status less children you had
1800 Chloroform was used to relieve women of any
pain – it was harmful and even fatal to mother and
baby
3. MMiidd
1882 First successful Cesarean delivery death
rate remained high until 20th century
1900 Middle class women would be confined
until well after the baby was born
Introduction of Maternity clothes (Lane Bryant)
4. 1920 “Twilight labor”
morphine and scopolamine (general anesthetic)
(These drugs proved to be harmful to baby and
mother)
Use of stirrups to prevent any tearing or ripping
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1950 Use of drugs in “assisted” childbirth
becomes popular
1970 “Natural” childbirth is newly popular
Midwife becomes popular
1980 Back toward hospital births
1990 and beyond Mother and Father take a
more active role in child birth.