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. 2021 May;29(2):121-122.
doi: 10.1177/09677720211002204. Epub 2021 Apr 7.

Angélique Marguerite Le Boursier du Coudray (1712-1790) - Pioneer of simulation

Gurpreet Kaur Jandu  1 , Azizah Khan  1
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Angélique Marguerite Le Boursier du Coudray (1712-1790) - Pioneer of simulation

Gurpreet Kaur Jandu et al. J Med Biogr. 2021 May.

Abstract

Madame du Coudray (1712-1790) was a French midwife who educated peers in rural areas. She was seen as a pioneer of simulation as she developed the first obstetric mannequin, known as 'the machine'. Complex cases could be simulated in a safe environment, which enabled midwives to improve their abilities in managing such deliveries.

Keywords: Historical Figure; inspirational women; obstetric mannequin; simulation.

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