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Being A Midwife Was Risky Business
During the witch-hunt era in Europe, many midwives were accused of being witches and were often executed. This was due to the fear and superstition surrounding childbirth and women’s health.
Women skilled in assisting with childbirth, and most were knowledgeable in herbal remedies and birthing techniques, were often seen as threatening to the male-dominated medical profession and were therefore targeted as witches. It’s a tragic reminder of the discrimination and persecution that women have faced throughout history.
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