@anyathroughtime: Early obstetrics (and healthcare full stop) were pretty wild. Nowadays 1 in 8 births in the UK are assisted with forceps or a ventouse, so much for the Chamberlen's 'secret'. Baby Steps is on at Riverside from Ratbagz Theatre next week 26-28. Do go if you can! #historytok #sixteenthcentury #obstetrics