Women were always accompanied during childbirth by their family or neighbors. In the 18th century, with the development of medicine, more attention began to be paid to the need for better medical education. Schools for midwives began to be established and regulations related to this profession were introduced. This has resulted in more documents where information can be found.
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A Guide to Searching Ancestors in Northern Poland
The Pomeranian Genealogical Society’s search engine is essential for researching ancestors in Northern Poland and has undergone recent changes. It covers areas including the Pomeranian Voivodeship and parts of Kuyavian-Pomeranian and West Pomeranian Voivodeships. Despite some missing features, it remains a valuable tool for genealogical searches.
Finding Your Polish Ancestry: Tips and Resources
Often, all we know about our great-grandfather or great-grandmother is that they claimed to come from Poland. And they were not necessarily Poles – they have been… Read more “Finding Your Polish Ancestry: Tips and Resources”
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