Stories
- Article
Having children as a fat woman
When she sought fertility advice, and at antenatal appointments, Ellie Levenson found that medics were openly anti-fat. Only years later can she evaluate the true repercussions of their words and actions.
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Born different
For Chris North, being born intersex in the 1940s meant his many childhood hospital visits, tests and operations were not explained or discussed. As he reveals, doctors encouraged strict secrecy.
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A history of twins in science
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
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Communities of cross-feeders
A desire to help leads some women to “cross-feed” – breastfeed other parents’ babies for free. Alev Scott delves into the emotions behind this altruistic act.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Comments on DHSS Draft Regulations: Medical Examinations - Educationally Sub-Normal Children
Date: Dec 1973-Feb 1974Reference: SA/SMO/L.157Part of: Society of Medical Officers of Health- Archives and manuscripts
Taylor, Moore
Date: May 1953 - Dec 1953Reference: PENROSE/2/28/6/8Part of: L. S. Penrose Papers- Archives and manuscripts
Ashton, Professor Norman
Ashton, N.Date: 1924 - 1998Reference: PP/ASH- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Henry Wellcome Letter Book 5
Date: Jan 1899 - Aug 1901Reference: WF/E/01/01/05Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Company-wide Newsletters & Journals (internal)
Date: 1942 - 2000Reference: WF/M/PB/01Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd