The following new publications will soon be available for review: — The Myth of the Perfect Pregnancy: A History of Miscarriage in America by Lara Freidenfelds (Oxford University Press, 2020) — Midwifery from the Tudors to the Twenty-First Century: History, Politics and Safe Practice in England, by Julia Allison (Routledge, 2020) NB the latter is […]
Read moreHistory of childbirth event at the Foundling Museum – POSTPONED
We are very sorry indeed, but in view of the very sensible concerns of a number of delegates and the rapidly evolving public health warnings about the coronavirus, we have this morning taken the decision to postpone our study day at the Foundling Museum in London scheduled for Saturday March 14th. We’re aware that our […]
Read moreCall for Papers: Pregnancy, Poverty and Health workshop
Book review needed
We are seeking from among our membership a reviewer for this book, which is being published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name at the Foundling Museum in London. The review will be published on the websites both of De Partu and of the British Society for the History of Medicine. Please email […]
Read moreWellcome Collection: Exploring Research Seminar Series, Spring 2020
Library Viewing Room, 2nd Floor, Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London For all events, doors open at 17.15, seminars start promptly at 17.30 For all enquiries, email: ResearchDevelopmentTeam@wellcome.ac.uk For more details of events, see: https://wellcomecollection.org/event-series Tuesday 3rd March 2020: Title: Surrogacy as reproductive labour Speaker: Dr Sigrid Vertommen is a research fellow at the Department of Conflict and Development Studies at […]
Read moreMarch 14th 2020: History of childbirth event at the Foundling Museum, London
This fantastic event takes place from 10am until 4pm and includes free entry to the Museum, free entry to the ‘Portraying Pregnancy …’ exhibition and a presentation by its curator Professor Karen Hearn, who is the author of an accompanying book, plus a programme of lectures. Lunch and refreshments are provided. Note to lecturers and […]
Read moreFebruary 28th 2020 Symposium: aiding upright births throughout history
Book via Eventbrite Following the symposium there will be a FREE creative writing workshop focussing on an historical object: book via Eventbrite.
Read morePortraying pregnancy: from Holbein to social media
This exhibition is being curated by Professor Karen Hearn of University College London, who has written a new book to accompany it: Portraying Pregnancy: From Holbein to Social Media (Paul Holberton Publishing). More information
Read moreTeaching anatomy from classical to modern times: SSHM
Download booking form This two day symposium is being organised by the Scottish Society of the History of Medicine, in association with the British Society for the History of Medicine and the History Society of the Royal Society of Medicine. The aim is to explore the development of anatomy teaching from the earliest times to […]
Read moreIHR History Day 2019: 19th November
Discover research collections at this free one-day event designed for history students, researchers and writers, run by the Institute of Historical Research: Plan your next research project Meet specialist librarians & archivists Hear from historical organisations Talk to publishers Build your network The day includes a history fair showcasing over 50 libraries, archives and other […]
Read more‘Contrary to her profession of a midwife …’ An upcoming seminar in Manchester by Sarah Fox …
North West Early Modern Seminars Wednesday 9th October 2019 Manchester Metropolitan University, Geoffrey Manton Building 3.00 – 5.00 pm
Read moreWhen was reproduction invented? A debate in the Cambridge Festival of Ideas…
From abortion to climate crisis, intimate experiences to planetary policy, reproduction presents urgent challenges today. This debate invites participants to stand back and take a long view.The panellists, including the editors of the field-defining synthesis, Reproduction: Antiquity to the Present Day (Cambridge, 2018), will lead a discussion of when, how and for what purposes reproduction as we know it […]
Read moreReconceiving the womb in medicine, law and society
Description: This symposium will explore diverse womb-related developments from the past, present and future, investigating important ethical and socio-legal questions emerging from new and future technologies. Historically, the womb has featured in medical, social and legal debates about women. A functioning womb saved a woman from the ‘curse’ of barrenness, but also was often blamed […]
Read moreDe Partu working lunch at Born Yesterday conference
A De Partu working lunch will take place during this week’s Born Yesterday conference at the University of Nottingham. It will be held during the lunch break on Thursday 5th. An announcement will be made to confirm the venue. Non-members are welcome. Agenda:1. Welcome2. The Jean Donnison Essay Prize – planning3. Collaboration with the British […]
Read moreRCM Library temporarily closing 19th August…
RCM Library and Heritage Collections: our move and temporary closure Later this year, mid-November, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) will be moving to their new home in Union Street, located close to London Bridge. The RCOG’s Research and Information Services, including library, archives, rare books, museum and artworks, along with the integrated […]
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