The best in Obstetrics

I think the best in the history was Cornelia, also known as Madre de los Gracos, a roman midwife who lived between 189 B. C. -110 B. C.

She was the mother of twelve children, but only 3 reached adulthood. Was a woman of strong character and culture. After her husband's death (153 BC), refused to marry the king of Egypt, Ptolemy VIII Evérgetes to devote to their children's education.

When she was very old, a bronze statue was erected in the Roman Forum in her honor. It was the first statue of a woman presented in public.

I admire because he had a successful career as a midwife, despite the difficulties they faced in their time. Cornelia also liked the treatment of people, and was hospitable to their guests. Received in his house Greek cults and all sorts of writers