Martha Ballard, a midwife from 1785 to 1812, began to be supplanted by a young male physician because

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Martha Ballard began to be supplanted by a young male physician not because of her lack of skill or experience, but because the physician had connections with members of the town's elite class. These social connections were crucial in the early 19th century for building a medical practice, as they could influence patient choices and establish a physician's reputation.

Martha Ballard, a Midwife from 1785 to 1812, Began to Be