The Midwife's Tale: Pregnancy and Birth in Tudor England

Tudors Dynasty & Beyond · Apr 24, 2025 · 43m

Today, I’m joined by trained midwife and author Brigitte Barnard for a fascinating deep dive into pregnancy and childbirth in Tudor England. We’ll explore the realities faced by women of the time—and you won’t want to miss Brigitte’s theory on what really caused Jane Seymour’s death. Spoiler: it’s not childbed fever!

Find book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tudor-Queens-Midwife-Book/dp/B0DS6Y2W84

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Host: Rebecca Larson

Guest: Brigitte Barnard