Introduction
Historiography and comparisons
1902-1914 : Introduction, informing ideologies : eugenics and physical, deterioration, delivering maternity care in 1902, birth and death
1915-1939 : Introduction, maternal mortality, changing patterns of care : a state maternity service : hospital birth, midwives
1940-1960 : Introduction, the golden age of district midwifery : gps and maternity care, reports and arguments, providing analgesia
1961-1980 : Introduction, scientific birth, the place of birth, what did women want : the response of the service
1981-2002 : Introduction, demonstrating for change, changing childbirth, research and education, obstetrics triumphant
Appendix one: main government legislation relevant to maternity care
Appendix two: national reports relevant to maternity care.
A social history of maternity and childbirth : key themes in maternity care by Tania McIntosh. ISBN 9780415561631. Published by Routledge in 2012. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.