Understand historical and contemporary realities of childbirth with the Pregnancy, Delivery, Childbirth: A Gender and Cultural History from Antiquity to the Test Tube in Europe by Nadia Filippini - 44026. It offers a profound journey through the complex history of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth in Europe. This 340-page exploration examines how cultural, social, and religious contexts have shaped childbirth rituals, therapeutic practices, and the regulation of the female body over centuries. By tracing significant continuities and transformations, Filippini presents a nuanced narrative that transcends linear or progressive perspectives. Order now! About the Author: Nadia Maria Filippini, a renowned historian, was a Lecturer in Women’s History at Ca' Foscari University of Venice.