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In today's episode, Tom and Dominic talk to Sara Read about the history of\xa0childbirth.\n\nSara unveils the origin of the word 'gossip' and its connection to midwifery. As well as this, they discuss how someone would qualify as a midwife; the relationship between religion and\xa0childbirth; and the average age of becoming a first time mother. They also look into the changes in the maternal mortality rate throughout history. And, finally, they touch on the authenticity of 'Call The Midwife'.\xa0\xa0\n\nSara Read is the author of two works of historical fiction: The Gossips' Choice and The Midwife's Truth, available from all good bookshops.\n\nJoin\xa0The Rest Is History Club\xa0for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.\n\nEditor: Scarlett Murray\nProducer: Dom Johnson\nExec Producer: Jack Davenport\n\n*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:\n\nTom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!\n\nBuy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com\n\nTwitter:\xa0\n\n@TheRestHistory\n\n@holland_tom\n\n@dcsandbrook\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices