Episode

AH32 - A Womb of One's Own

Podcast: Ancient History Podcast
Published: Aug 1, 2026
Duration seconds: 3605
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Summary

In this episode of the podcast, we speak to Tara Mulder about pregnancy and childbirth in ancient Rome, the role and reputation of midwives, and how male medical writers attempted to usurp their authority.