Hi Pat and all,

I have a paper (which I'll forward the information to you Pat, when I 
locate it), that describes the midwives keeping one fingernail long 
and pointed in order to help swipe under the tongue to ensure the 
tongue is free to move.  It was written in the 1700's and was by a 
midwife about her experiences.  It almost appeared to be a diary or 
directions for the women she trained as midwives.  No silver coins 
for these women.

Kind regards,
Ruth Berkowitz, IBCLC; BFHI Assessor & Educator; Grad. Dip 
Counselling; ABA breastfeeding counsellor & trainer
Melbourne Australia

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