Connie and Nina begin the interview discussing Nina’s motivation for writing the book and how Madame du Coudray successfully rose to power as a midwife in a then male-dominated medical world, especially as a secular figure. Connie displays drawings from the book while Nina describes them, and they consider how Madame du Coudray’s Enlightenment values were transferred to her creations, such as her mannequin. They go on to talk about the difference between surgeons and doctors, and how Madame du Coudray’s privileged status through the French King’s endorsement enabled her to accomplish her tasks in hostile male spaces. Connie and Nina then consider Madame du Coudray’s influence on France’s progression toward the French Revolution, and how the French Revolution affected her, before considering Nina’s own education background. Connie closes the interview requesting an autograph for her copy of the book.
Le Boursier du Coudray, Angelique Marguerite, - 1714 or 1715-1794 Midwives - France - Biography Midwifery Midwives France Verloskunde Le Boursier Du Coudray, Angélique Marguerite, - 1712-1789 Biografie Gynäkologie Frankreich Le Boursier du Coudray, Angélique Marguerite, - (1715-1794) Sages-femmes - France - 18e siècle Médecine - France - 1500-1800 Éducation de la première enfance - France - 18e siècle France - Civilisation - 18e siècle France - Moeurs et coutumes - 18e siècle Le Boursier Du Coudray, Angélique Marguerite Biographie
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