Black and white cover of a book about the history of midwives

Inside pages of a book about the history of the midwife, showing an black and white image from the first world war of a midwife with three babies

The Midwife by Susan Cohen

Published by Shire, this 64 page book is illustrated in colour and black and white, including pictures from the QNI’s photo archive. Published in 2016, it’s a fascinating overview of the profession.

About the Author

Susan Cohen is a historian with a wide interest in 20th-century social history, and since 2010 has published several books examining some of Britain’s best known and loved organisations. She holds a PhD and is known in academic circles for her study of Eleanor Rathbone, MP, and her work for refugees during the Second World War.

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