Hello all
Haven't seen this episode - so might be way off beam - but in a number of different cultures babies are strapped in flight cribs/ devices to straighten their limbs. Very young babies were also then hung in such devices from the wall - again maybe to just keep them out of harm's way. I believe it was a medieval practice in parts of England and also some American settlers and first nation tribes did this. Sorry but cannot remember where I got this information from
Nessa
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Subject: A history question
Dear everyone
The success of Call the Midwife on TV in the UK is raising up some interesting questions. I have had a question from a friend which has stumped me a bit.
'a colleague watched last week's CTM and said she was breech. After the birth she was kept strapped in an upright cot any idea why? she is in her mid 50,s'
Was this to 'allow the legs to descend'? I have memories of 'tipping the cot' in case of babies being 'mucousy' or 'meconium liqor' but never about 'strapping'. Has anyone the answer?
Thanks
Best wishes
jenny
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