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The work explores the risks involved in childbirth during the Imperial Roman era, shedding light on maternal experiences and practices.

February 22, 2026The Journal of Roman Studies

ANNA BONNELL FREIDIN, Birthing Romans: Childbearing and its Risks in Imperial Rome. Princeton & Oxford: Princeton University Press, 2024. Pp. xxi + 314; illus. isbn 9780691226279 (hbk), £38.00. 9780691226293 electronic book.

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The work explores the risks involved in childbirth during the Imperial Roman era, shedding light on maternal experiences and practices.
Literature review of historical texts about childbirth in Imperial Rome
Analysis of cultural beliefs surrounding childbearing
Examination of medical and societal practices related to childbirth
Childbirth was fraught with high maternal mortality rates and various medical complications.
Cultural norms significantly influenced birthing practices and maternal care.
Insights into how societal structures impacted women's experiences during childbirth.

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This publication examines maternal risks associated with childbirth in Imperial Rome, highlighting significant cultural insights.

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ANNA BONNELL FREIDIN, Birthing Romans: Childbearing and its Risks in Imperial Rome. Princeton & Oxford: Princeton University Press, 2024. Pp. xxi + 314; illus. isbn 9780691226279 (hbk), £38.00. 9780691226293 electronic book.

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Maureen Carroll (2026) studied this question.

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This publication examines maternal risks associated with childbirth in Imperial Rome, highlighting significant cultural insights.

ANNA BONNELL FREIDIN, Birthing Romans: Childbearing and its Risks in Imperial Rome. Princeton & Oxford: Princeton University Press, 2024. Pp. xxi + 314; illus. isbn 9780691226279 (hbk), £38.00. 9780691226293 electronic book.

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ANNA BONNELL FREIDIN, Birthing Romans: Childbearing and its Risks in Imperial Rome. Princeton & Oxford: Princeton University Press, 2024. Pp. xxi + 314; illus. isbn 9780691226279 (hbk), £38.00. 9780691226293 electronic book.

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