Timeless Way: A History of Birth from Ancient to Modern Times : VIDEO, What was birth like before modern medicine? How did women labor during the Renaissance? What did Native American women do to ease birth pain? What was Midwifery like during the Middle Ages? This fascinating program takes viewers on an extraordinary journey, exploring the history of birth and the ways in which women from other eras and cultures have coped with the timeless process of bringing babies into the world. Combining ancient images, vintage film footage and recent video, The Timeless Way provides a historic comparison to today's birth practices, providing an opportunity to reflect on the advances as well as the shortcomings of modern birth practices.

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Timeless Way: A History of Birth from Ancient to Modern Times

What was birth like before modern medicine?

How did women labor during the Renaissance?

What did Native American women do to ease birth pain?

What was Midwifery like during the Middle Ages?

This fascinating program takes viewers on an extraordinary journey, exploring the history of birth and the ways in which women from other eras and cultures have coped with the timeless process of bringing babies into the world.

Combining ancient images, vintage film footage and recent video, The Timeless Way provides a historic comparison to today's birth practices, providing an opportunity to reflect on the advances as well as the shortcomings of modern birth practices.

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Copyright date: 1998

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