Aaron Shwartz also covered it here: http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/semmelweis http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/semmelweis He also mentions why the doctors didn't

Aaron Shwartz also covered it here: http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/semmelweis http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/semmelweis He also mentions why the doctors didn't accept his findings. They simple weren't willing to accept their roles in the death of mothers.