The Chamberlen family (1560–1728) and obstetric forceps

According to Graham (1950) they are said to have arrived at the house of the woman to be delivered in a special carriage. In 1634 he too petitioned the King for permission to create a Corporation of London Midwives with himself as president and examiner so that order might be settled by the State fo...

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Published in:Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition 1999-11, Vol.81 (3), p.F232-F234
Main Author: Dunn, Peter M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Biological and medical sciences
Chamberlen
Daughters
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
History of medicine
History, 16th Century
History, 17th Century
History, 18th Century
Humans
Medical personnel
Medical sciences
Midwifery
Obstetrical Forceps - history
Obstetrical techniques
Obstetrics
Perinatal Lessons from the Past
Petitions
Religious persecution
United Kingdom
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Summary:According to Graham (1950) they are said to have arrived at the house of the woman to be delivered in a special carriage. In 1634 he too petitioned the King for permission to create a Corporation of London Midwives with himself as president and examiner so that order might be settled by the State for their instructions and government.\n For a small yearly sum the insured would be attended by approved skilful physicians and surgeons, furnished with the necessary medicines for all diseases, except the pox, midwifery, and the stone, for which a supplementary charge would be made.
ISSN:1359-2998
1468-2052
DOI:10.1136/fn.81.3.F232