Abstract
The pain of childbirth has afflicted women for generations and the quest to relieve such pain has been pursued throughout history. Dr Ann Whitfield relates the story of obstetric anaesthesia from its early beginnings in ancient times, the introduction of chloroform by Sir James Young Simpson in the 1800s, through to the present day and the controversy over natural childbirth.
Highlights
Dr Ann Whitfield relates the story of obstetric anaesthesia from its early beginnings in ancient times, the introduction of chloroform by Sir James Young Simpson in the 1800s, through to the present day and the controversy over natural childbirth
ISSN: 2051-7580 (Online) ISSN: ISSN 0482-3206 (Print) Res Medica is published by the Royal Medical Society, 5/5 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL
Dr Ann Whitfield relates the story of obstetric anaesthesia from its early beginnings in ancient times, the introduction o f chloroform by Sir James Young Simpson in the 1800s, through to the present day and the controversy over natural childbirth
Summary
ISSN: 2051-7580 (Online) ISSN: ISSN 0482-3206 (Print) Res Medica is published by the Royal Medical Society, 5/5 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL. Abstract The pain of childbirth has afflicted women for generations and the quest to relieve such pain has been pursued throughout history. The pain of childbirth has afflicted women for generations and the quest to relieve such pain has been pursued throughout history.
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