| Medical science and social values. | |
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PMID: 15321396 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Social Values, no less than medical science, have shaped the medical management of the pain of childbirth. Nineteenth century feminists fought for greater use of anesthesia in obstetrics at a time when physicians held back for fear of its effects on labor, hemorrhage, rates of infection and the condition of the child. A century later, after physicians became comfortable with the use of anesthesia, a new generation of feminists challenged the use of such drugs, once again citing social considerations. The personalities of colorful and charismatic obstetricians such as James Young Simpson and Grantley Dick-Read played a strong part in the outcome of each confrontation. |
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Authors:
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D Caton |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Historical Article; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of obstetric anesthesia Volume: 13 ISSN: 0959-289X ISO Abbreviation: Int J Obstet Anesth Publication Date: 2004 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-08-23 Completed Date: 2004-10-18 Revised Date: 2006-09-05 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9200430 Medline TA: Int J Obstet Anesth Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 167-73 Citation Subset: E; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA. dcaton@anest.ufl.edu |
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Adult Anesthesia, Obstetrical / adverse effects, history* Female Feminism / history Great Britain History, 19th Century History, 20th Century Humans Natural Childbirth Pregnancy Social Values* |
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