african american midwives

". . . highlights important aspects of the training and work of African-American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by 'catching' their babies at birth"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents the life of a California ex-slave, nurse, and midwife, who started many philanthropic projects"--OCLC.

Presents a biography of Bridget "Biddy" Mason, slave and businesswoman, providing information on her youth, her travel to California, and her achievements.

Recounts the life of Biddy Mason, a slave who found freedom in California in 1856, who practiced the philosophy of sharing as she nursed the sick, delivered babies, and started many philanthropic projects after becoming a wealthy landowner in Los Angeles.