François Mauriceau
François Mauriceau was a prominent 17th-century French obstetrician known for his contributions to midwifery and the care of pregnant women. His influential work, 'The Diseases of Women with Child,' emphasized the need for skilled care during childbirth and highlighted the complexities of pregnancy and abortion, marking a significant step in the evolution of obstetric practices.
Born on Jan 01, 1637 (389 years old)
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François Mauriceau invented a special pump to spray holy water on to a part of the child’s body during labour.
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