This study explores the medical treatment of women in Canada during the early twentieth century, highlighting the evolving perspectives and practices within the healthcare system. Wendy Mitchinson examines how societal attitudes and medical approaches shaped the experiences of women, offering insights into the intersection of gender and health during this transformative period.
Exploring the childbirth rituals of the early twentieth century, this account delves into the entire process from pregnancy diagnosis to delivery. It highlights the key figures present during childbirth, the locations where births occurred, and the evolving definitions of a normal birth during this transformative era. The narrative offers a captivating glimpse into the cultural and social practices surrounding childbirth, reflecting broader changes in society's views on motherhood and family.
Fighting Fat is a comprehensive study of approaches to obesity from 1920 to 1980 in Canada. It examines the health professions use of the word 'obesity', how it was measured, its causes, and treatments. It examines popular cultures view of the obese and its effect on those who were fat.