In 1759, in an effort to end infant mortality, King Louis XV commissioned one Madame du Coudray to travel throughout France teaching the art of childbirth to illiterate peasant women. Through extensive research, Nina Rattner Gelbart reconstructs Madame du Coudray's mission and accomplishments. Delightfully written, this tale of a fascinating life sheds new light on the histories of medicine, gender, society, politics, and culture. 15 photos.
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In 1759, in an effort to end infant mortality, King Louis XV commissioned one Madame du Coudray to travel throughout France teaching the art of childbirth to illiterate peasant women. Through extensive research, Nina Rattner Gelbart reconstructs Madame du Coudray's mission and accomplishments. Delightfully written, this tale of a fascinating life sheds new light on the histories of medicine, gender, society, politics, and culture. 15 photos.
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