Midwifery: legends and myths of Ancient Russia through the eyes of contemporaries
https://doi.org/10.30629/0023-2149-2024-102-1-85-89
Abstract
The article presents some data on maternity care in Ancient Russia. The connection of myths and legends of Ancient Russia, Ancient Greece and Rome with modern elements of medical care for women in labor and newborns is traced.
About the Authors
V. G. Abashin
Central Military Clinical Hospital named. P. V. Mandryka of The Ministry of Defense of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Victor G. Abashin — Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, doctor of the Advisory Department
Moscow
S. V. Beskrovniy
Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov of the Ministry of Defense of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey V. Beskrovniy — Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Associate Professor of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Saint Petersburg
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For citations:
Abashin V.G., Beskrovniy S.V. Midwifery: legends and myths of Ancient Russia through the eyes of contemporaries. Clinical Medicine (Russian Journal). 2024;102(1):85-89. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30629/0023-2149-2024-102-1-85-89
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