Cultura de los Cuidados (Sep 2016)

The Municipal Welfare Midwives and attention to the poor women of Malaga (1900-1956)

  • Ángela Torres Díaz,
  • Cristobal Rengel Díaz,
  • Inmaculada Cubillas Rodriguez,
  • Isabel María Morales Gil

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14198/cuid.2016.45.07
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 0, no. 45
pp. 64 – 73

Abstract

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The aim of this study was focused on knowing professional development characteristics and Clinical Practice of Midwives in the Municipal Charity of Malaga in 1900-1956. Method and Materials: This was descriptive and historic study. The collection of information has been made through primary and secondary sources. Results: The process to install the relief houses in the City of Malaga, started in 1862 by Order of the Civil Governor. Conclusions: The incorporation of the healthcare scenario allowed Midwives coverage during the reproductive process of poor women of Malaga through the Municipal Welfare.

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