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A brand new book that came out last month, interested in women's experience and what it was like to be part of a community during childbirth in the 18th century.

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: medicalization of childbirth
For: Historians and individuals interested in women's studies
Key quote: there's a brand new book that only just came... Giving Birth in the 18th Century, which is very much interested in women's experience and what it was like to be part of a community and what happened.
The host mentions 'Giving Birth in the 18th Century' to highlight its focus on women's experiences during childbirth, contrasting it with the historical medicalization of the event. This book is positioned as a valuable resource for understanding the community aspects of childbirth in that era.