A unique workshop to generate ideas and enthusiasm for new research around the history of infant and maternal welfare in Scotland, particularly in the North East, takes place tomorrow at the University of Aberdeen. This signals the current role played by the University in promoting high quality research in the history of medicine.
Sponsored by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and The Wellcome Trust, the workshop will bring together many experienced researchers in this field from Scotland and further afield Participants will focus on a range of different topics:
* the state of research in the history of midwifery
* the history of midwifery in Edinburgh during the nineteenth century
* the history of ultrasound in obstetrics
* the history of infant and maternal welfare in the USA
* Scottish health policy related to infant and maternal welfare, 1919-1948
* the role of district nurses in maternal and infant welfare
Aberdeen has a long history of excellence in the study of infant and maternal welfare, for example the pioneering work of Sir Dugald Baird and his research, among other issues, into the effects of social deprivation on maternal and infant mortality and morbidity.
Further information from:
Dr David Smith, Department of History, 01224 273676
Dr Edwin van Teijlingen, Department of Public Health, 01224 681818, Ext 52491
Christine Cook, Director of Public Relations, Tel: 01224 272014