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SHEis Amazing Profile: Louise Bourgeois Boursier – The Renaissance Midwife Who Rewrote the Rules of Childbirth

SHEis Amazing Profile: Louise Bourgeois Boursier – The Renaissance Midwife Who Rewrote the Rules of Childbirth

Quick Facts Born: c. 1563 • Paris, France Died: 1636 (aged ~73) • Paris, France Known For: First official midwife to the French royal court Author of one of the earliest textbooks on midwifery, Obstetrics Observations Pioneering advocate for formal education and training for midwives Legacy: Revolutionized midwifery through her writings and expertise Elevated midwifery to a respected profession in early modern Europe Trailblazing Achievements Louise Boursier: Transforming Midwifery in...

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