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Author Scholten, Catherine M., 1949-1981.

Title Childbearing in American society, 1650-1850 / Catherine M. Scholten.

Publication Info. New York : New York University Press, 1985.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  306.874 S368C    Check Shelf
Description viii, 143 pages ; 24 cm.
Series The American social experience series ; 2
American social experience series ; 2.
Contents Introduction -- "Daughters of Eve": Women as Childbearers: 1650-1750 -- The Medical Management of Childbirth: 1760-1825 -- Mothers and Children in the Colonial Years -- The Occupation of Motherhood: 1750-1850 -- Conclusion: Toward the Twentieth Century: Changes in the Management of Birth and Motherhood.
Bibliography Bibliography: pages [112]-137.
Note Includes index.
Subject Motherhood -- United States -- History.
Mother and child -- United States -- History.
Child rearing -- United States -- History.
Childbirth -- United States -- History.
Indexed Term United States Motherhood Social aspects, 1650-1850
Subject Child Rearing -- history -- United States.
Mothers -- history -- United States.
Obstetrics -- history -- United States.
ISBN 0814778488 alkaline paper $22.50
9780814778487 alkaline paper
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