Obstetrical Association of Midwives

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1872: The Obstetrical Association of Midwives,...

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1872

The Obstetrical Association of Midwives , an autonomous body, precursor to the Royal College of Midwives , was developed to campaign for better standing for female midwives.
Towler, Jean. Midwives in History and Society. Croom Helm, 1986.
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Donnison, Jean. Midwives and Medical Men: A History of Inter-Professional Rivalries and Women’s Rights. Schocken Books, 1977.
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Mitchell, Sally, editor. Victorian Britain: An Encyclopedia. Garland Press, 1988.
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1872: The Obstetrical Society of London began offering...

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1872

The Obstetrical Society of London began offering a three-month course which led to a midwifery diploma.
Mitchell, Sally, editor. Victorian Britain: An Encyclopedia. Garland Press, 1988.
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1880: The Matrons' Aid or Trained Midwives' Registration...

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The Matrons' Aid or Trained Midwives' Registration Society was founded in London by Louisa M. Hubbard .
Donnison, Jean. Midwives and Medical Men: A History of Inter-Professional Rivalries and Women’s Rights. Schocken Books, 1977.
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Towler, Jean. Midwives in History and Society. Croom Helm, 1986.
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Rivers, John. Dame Rosalind Paget, 1855-1948: A Short Account of Her Life and Work. Midwives Chronicle, 1981.
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Leap, Nicky, and Billie Hunter. The Midwife’s Tale: An Oral History from Handywoman to Professional Midwife. Scarlet Press, 1993.
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There is discrepancy over the date the Society was founded: Donnison and Towler give...

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