History of Nursing and Nurses and Nurslings

[ruchel]

 I have found a fascinating book on the history of nursing. Here are facts, quotes, numbers... that may be of interest on the topic:

Comments

[schwevy]

no wonder the world is so fucked up

[ruchel]

Some things shocked me endlessly. I'm not even at the quarter of the book!!

[teacup9]

If babies sent away were most likely returned based on a family's ability to pay it seems very likely that children were often switched and no one can be too sure of their lineage.

[camillanne]

What book is that ?

[ruchel]

Nourrices et Nounous de Bernadette de Castelbajac.