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If female: survived to 40 - dying in childbirth was a very large risk until the 1930s in the US and other western countries. Granted, most of the risk was due
by MandieD 9y ago
If female: survived to 40 - dying in childbirth was a very large risk until the 1930s in the US and other western countries.
Granted, most of the risk was due to midwives and doctors (especially doctors) not understanding or carrying out proper hygiene.