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Midwifery At the Workhouse ?
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An Olde Crone | Report | 13 Feb 2007 21:29 |
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Yes, I would imagine she was admitted for childbirth, rather than being absolutely destitute. The Workhouse was the only source of free medical help in those days. OC |
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Paul | Report | 13 Feb 2007 21:31 |
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See Below .... |
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Paul | Report | 13 Feb 2007 21:31 |
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Hi All Just found some records on the Bucks Family History Site relating to a Workhouse my relatives frequented. One of the entries refers to midwifery – I take it this could be for the mother to have her baby or possibly some kind of post birth care ?? Here is the entry Dec 1847 - Ann Grubb - midwifery - see William, also Jan 1848 The exciting thing is this would suggest a child I was not aware of, the really sad thing is it most probably died :( Any views, or am I putting 2 and 2 together and making 78? Thanks ... Paul |
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Paul | Report | 13 Feb 2007 21:34 |
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Hi OC Yes I just found a birth for an Elizabeth Grubb in January 1848 Winslow, but she doesnt appear on the 1851 Census. Just checking through the Death Records - poor soul. (Update looks like she died Jul QTR 1849) Its amazing how the smallest lead can you send you off again in different direction. Cheers...Paul |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 13 Feb 2007 21:50 |
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It was sensible to give birth at the workhouse - medical attention was on hand and free!! My G Grandmother gave birth to all 10 of her children at Southampton workhouse, despite having a 'husband' (they weren't married, but she used his name and all the children have his name) who had a job. maggie |
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