Laurel Ulrich's A Midwife's Tale

Before looking at Laurel Ullrich's midwife story "Midwife's story", the name Martha Burra was recorded in the diary discovered by Laurel Ulrich. Martha Ballard's woman's life diary, I think that the lady of this time is just a housewife, I think that there is nothing else. I think that they are cleaning and cooking for their husband. My view on this topic has changed when I saw her life in this particular woman and her work.

The main reason why Martha wrote a diary is also detailed about important family activities, but it was to follow her professional service as a midwife. In her beautiful book "The Midwife's Story", Laurel · Thatcher · Ulrich can record the life of Martha in detail using a diary. Ulrich pointed out that Martha was involved in 816 births from 1885 to 1812 (the last year of her life). The last fact is to add a touch to each entry in 1812. As spring approaches, Martha is increasingly aware that she feels "weak". A few months later she got sick. It is noteworthy that she keeps going out to take care of the people in her community.

Between 1785 and 1812, a midwife and therapist named Martha Ballard recorded a diary recording the diligent work at Harlowville, Maine (when participating in the birth of 816 people in 27 years) her Family Life Based on this diary, Laurel · Thatcher · Ulrich gave intimate and dense imagination not only to diligent and quiet Masha Ballard, but also about her society. The story of the midwife is a vibrant, satisfying scholar and has won the history of humanity. "There are extraordinary sustainability, skills, and considerate historians who use recognized diaries as something to fill treasures and dig into their jewels as hard as they can ... spiritually, and life He gave us a gift suitable for him. "--- Philadelphia Inquirer

For many years Martha Ballard 's diary was thought not to be an academic concern, as it is often thought of as repetitive and peaceful. But historian Laurel · Thatcher · Ulrich found the possibility in his diary and understood that Ballard studied the previous book on women in New England. Direct information is rare. Eight years after the study Ulrich made a midwife story based on her diary 1785-1812: Martha Ballard's life. Each chapter of "Midwife Story" represents the aspect of women's lives in the second half of the 18th century. The most important theme is the nature of women's work in the environment and community. Ulrich said: