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Because they lived on a farm, the Springers probably did not have access to professional medical care.

Midwives Instructional
 
Treatise, 1793.
Courtesy Library Company of Philadelphia

Women often acted as healers and midwives, relying on each other for medical advice and support.
 

 
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