Step back into Victorian Britain and uncover the untold stories of maternal strength and resilience in the Confinement : The Hidden History of Maternal Bodies in Nineteenth-Century Britain by Jessica Cox - 8 Jun 2023. Cox brings out the challenges, triumphs, and untold truths of motherhood in a time when women's experiences were largely silent. This book offers a great look at fertility, childbirth, and maternal health across social classes with vivid accounts from diaries, letters, and archival records. It is a must-read for history lovers, parents, and those intrigued by the intimate stories of the past. About the Author: Jessica Cox is a distinguished academic specialising in nineteenth-century literature and culture. She teaches at Brunel University London and has published extensively on Victorian fiction and Charlotte Brontë.