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Synopsis

SUMMARY 
  
THE MIDWIFE 
BASED ON THE BOOK BY JENNIFER WORTH 
  
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
  
CONTENT 
Introduction to the East End and Midwifery 
The Experience of Childbirth in the 1950s 
Daily Life and Postnatal Care 
The Midwives and Nonnatus House 
Antenatal Care and Challenges 
Medical Complications and Deliveries 
Community and Social Issues 
Stories of Individuals and the Cycle of Life 
Premature Birth and the Limits of Care 
General Analysis and Themes 
  
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
The Midwife by Jennifer Worth is a memoir that chronicles the author's experiences as a midwife in the impoverished East End of London during the 1950s. The story follows the daily lives of the midwives at Nonnatus House, highlighting their dedication to providing care to a diverse population. The narrative explores themes of community, poverty, and the strength of women, while focusing on the cycles of birth and death. The author shares stories of individual patients and their families, revealing the harsh realities of life in the Docklands, as well as moments of joy and resilience. The book examines the challenges and rewards of midwifery while offering an intimate look at the lives of those living in London's East End during that time.

Durée: 26 minutes (00:26:02)
Date de publication: 17/01/2025; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

• Famille, Santé et Bien-être
• Etudes supérieures et Dictionnaires