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History of Midwifery: Ebbers Papyrus and Westcar Papyrus

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What was the third 'grade' of midwife according to Pliny?

Highly trained with a concentration in midwifery (correct)

Medically specialized in gynecology

Technically proficient

Read some texts on obstetrics

What was one of the titles used for midwives in antiquity?

Dentist

Psychologist

Surgeon

Nurse (correct)

Which hypothesis was considered about the backgrounds of practicing midwives in the Roman West?

Most were trained physicians

Most were of servile origin (correct)

Most were wealthy landowners

Most were from noble families

What was NOT a title used for midwives in antiquity?

Psychiatrist Signup and view all the answers

Why were midwives in the Roman West generally valued according to one hypothesis?

They earned enough income to gain freedom Signup and view all the answers

According to Soranus of Ephesus, what characteristics should a good midwife possess?

Being literate, having a good memory, and being sympathetic. Signup and view all the answers

What was included in the Ebbers Papyrus related to midwifery?

Obstetrics and gynecology topics related to childbirth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Westcar papyrus in midwifery history?

It includes instructions for calculating the expected date of confinement. Signup and view all the answers

In Greco-Roman culture, who were responsible for training midwives?

Old women who continued folk medical traditions. Signup and view all the answers

What did Soranus emphasize about the physical attributes of a good midwife?

Slim fingers and short nails at her fingertips. Signup and view all the answers