Resumen

MOTT, Maria Lúcia. O curso de partos: deve ou não haver parteiras?. Cad. Pesqui. [online]. 1999, n.108, pp.133-160. ISSN 0100-1574.

This articles analyzes the training courses for midwives in Brazil in the 19th century. The documentation studied is extremely rich and raises important issues referring to midwives' training; the characteristics of the desired student, the frequency and number of classes; the role of doctors and midwives in attending births; and the still present professional dispute over gender and race relations.

Palabras clave : Parteiras; Formação Profissional; Relações de Gênero e Raciais; História da Educação.

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