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Sheila Kitzinger

British midwife, anthropologist and activist (1929-2015) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Died at 86

Sheila Helena Elizabeth Kitzinger was a British social anthropologist, natural childbirth activist, and author on childbirth and pregnancy. With over thirty books, her work is considered influential in changing the worldwide culture surrounding childbirth.

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Awards

Member of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 2015 · aged 86