Safe in a Midwife’s Hands: Birthing Traditions from Africa to the American South
Safe in a Midwife’s Hands explores birthing traditions from Africa to the American South, highlighting the history and cultural significance of midwifery. Linda Janet Holmes considers the practices, knowledge, and experiences surrounding childbirth across these connected settings.
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Safe in a Midwife’s Hands examines birthing traditions associated with Africa and the American South.
The book focuses on midwives and the practices connected with childbirth across these cultural settings.
Linda Janet Holmes presents a subject at the intersection of medical history, cultural tradition, and women’s experiences.
Its comparative scope offers context for understanding how knowledge surrounding birth has been preserved and passed between communities.
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