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>It is a curious fact that midwives go back at least as far as physicians.
>Mentioned in the early part of the Old Testament, they are actually members
>of the 'classical' medical community in the truest sense.  In most parts of
>the world, the heritage of midwifery has been continuous since that time,
>but once again, the US is the exception to the rule. 
>
>Rachel Myr


Anyone wanting to know more would enjoy Anita Diamant's wonderful 
novel, The Red Tent, which also has bf stuff in it :)

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc, tutor, UK

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