A 1902 Act of Parliament mandated that many people who made their living assisting in this practice get certified as S.C.M.'s.  
A device useful in assisting in this practice was kept secret by the family of Peter Chamberlen well after his death.  A 1902 Act of Parliament mandated that many people who made their living assisting in this practice get certified as S.C.M.'s.  In the early 20th century, the delightfully named Grantly Dick-Read advocated for the "natural" form of this practice.  Wrigley, Elliot and Simpson all lend their names to a device used to assist in this process, with the last often being employed when there's a lot of (*) molding going on during it.  Ignaz Semmelweis figured out how to prevent a fever common during this practice, but was ignored for decades.  Immediately after this practice is finished, the Apgar score is calculated.  One might use the Lamaze method to prepare for this process.  For 10 points, name this act in which obstetric forceps are sometimes used to assist mothers.
A device useful in assisting in this practice was kept secret by the family of Peter Chamberlen well after his death.  
childbirth [or giving birth or parturition or labor] Â 