The "New Voices Online Talk Series" of the "Centre for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists" at Paderborn University is dedicated to the topic of "Women's Ideas in the History of Medicine", i.e. the significant contributions of women to medical knowledge in history.

In her lecture on Thursday, 29 May, Martina Guzzetti, post-doctoral researcher and lecturer of English Language and Linguistics at the University of Insubria and the University of Milan, will talk about the well-being of pregnant women in Jane Sharp's "The Midwives' Book". Among other things, the special connection between midwives and pregnant women is discussed.

The subject of discussion in the online series is the influence of women on medical practice from late antiquity to the Renaissance and beyond. The lectures will cover topics such as ancient gynaecology, early Islamic medical texts, the role of midwives and poetic representations of reproductive experiences, offering a comprehensive insight into the intersection of gender and the history of medicine.

Interested parties are cordially invited to register for the English-language event. The Zoom link will be sent after registration.

Further information can be found on the website of the "Centre for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists".

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