The Middle Ages
How long did the Middle Ages last?
1,000 Years
What was the main job of a midwife?
She helped women in labor and delivery.
How did the plague spread?
Fleas on Rats.
What was unique about a midwife's earnings?
It was a job where women could actually make a fair living during a time dominated by men.
What was something that midwives did NOT know about in the middle ages?
Washing hands/germs
What tier would a midwife be in during medieval society?
vassals
What would wealthy landowners sometimes do to ensure they had a midwife on the property?
They would train slaves in the art of midwifery.