Childbirth in Medieval Times with Kate Lister

<p><strong>This episode contains explicit language and graphic descriptions of birth</strong></p> <p>Today we're delving into historical childbirth's stark realities, facing the medieval attitudes toward childbirth, its dangers, and grizzly details. Dr. Eleanor Janega pays a visit to our sister podcast Betwixt the Sheets to be the guest of its presenter Dr. Kate Lister, and they explore the life of midwives, including their crucial role, training, and societal perceptions. They also touch on unique aspects such as the medical practices of nuns, the evolving understanding of childbirth, and the heartbreaking prevalence of maternal and infant mortality.</p> <p>Dr Kate Lister is a sex historian and host of our sister podcast <a href="https://podfollow.com/betwixt-the-sheets-the-history-of-sex-scandal-society" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society</a>. Over on her pod, there are new episodes twice a week every week, and Kate explores everything from witch trials, to the sex lives of kings and queens, to scandals which change the course of history. Check it out if you haven’t already.</p> <p>MORE:</p><p><strong>The Real Joan of Arc with Dr. Kate Lister</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wgZwZ7RZt5d6AZOeLih2b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wgZwZ7RZt5d6AZOeLih2b</a></p><p><strong>Medieval Sex Work</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GDgtPZjN02v5Sf9fyv4jK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GDgtPZjN02v5Sf9fyv4jK</a></p> <p>Gone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. It was edited by Tom Delargy and Amy Haddow, the producer is Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.</p><p>All music used is courtesy of Epidemic Sounds.</p><p><em>Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.</em></p> <p><strong>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at </strong><a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</u></strong></a><strong>.</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can take part in our listener survey&nbsp;<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>: </strong><a href="https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK</strong></a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>