The Most Important Woman in Tudor England You've Never Heard Of
About this episode
This episode explores the significant role of Tudor midwives in society and their unique power and responsibilities.
Before hospitals, painkillers, or germ theory, the Tudor midwife was the most powerful person in the room. Licensed by the Bishop, sworn to secrecy, she outranked duchesses, performed sacraments no other woman was allowed to touch, and knew every secret in the neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Heather Teysko
Topics covered
- Tudor England
- midwives
- women's history
- healthcare
- sacraments
- power dynamics
Keywords
- Tudor midwife
- historical women
- sacraments
- Bishop
- healthcare history
- Tudor England
- women's roles
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bishop
Books & works: The Most Important Woman in Tudor England You've Never Heard Of
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