Cultures of Birth. Midwifery in 19th- and 20th-century Ontario.A Free Public Lecture by Diana GoreInspired by the Museum of Health Care’s vast collection of obstetrical instruments, Margaret Angus Research Fellow Diana Gore will present her study on the changes in birth cultures in North America in the 19th and 20th centuries. From the dissemination of obstetrical instruments like forceps, to the implications of moving childbirth into the hospital, to the more recent demand in midwifery services, Gore’s lecture will enlighten about the gendered dynamic of childbirth.Location: Mackintosh-Corry Hall (68 University Avenue), room D216, Queen's UniversityDate: Thursday, October 18, 2012 Time: 7:00 p.m.Cost: FreeParking: Free evening parking on street and Queen's surface lots. See campus map with parking.Contact: (613) 548-2419 or info@museumofhealthcare.ca. No registration required.Click here to view/download the poster for this event. Thank you to all who post & distribute
