In consideration of the historic evolution of maternity care, which treatment options were used? (Select all that apply.)

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Training of granny midwives was done by apprenticeship as opposed to formal medical school training. With the advent of usage of hygienic practices, improved health outcomes were seen with regard to a decrease in sepsis. New equipment such as forceps enabled easier birth. Women of privilege in the nineteenth century delivered at home, attended by a midwife. Chloroform was used by physicians and was not available to midwives.

In Consideration of the Historic Evolution of Maternity Care, Which