Books and babies

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<strong>At the start of the 21st Century, there is a wealth of factual information available to women, men and children on the subjects of reproduction, contraception and childbirth. But offering that kind of advice is far from a new concept.</strong>

A new exhibition at Cambridge University Library - Books and Babies: Communicating Reproduction - looks back in time at how scholars and medical pioneers have tried to get across their messages about reproduction. Take a look with one of the curators, Nick Hopwood:

<strong>WARNING: This slideshow contains graphic images.</strong>

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<strong>Books and Babies: Communicating Reproduction can be seen at Cambridge University Library until 23 December 2011.</strong>

<em>All images subject to copyright. Most images courtesy Cambridge University Library. Music by Reliable Source Music.</em>

<em>Slideshow production by Paul Kerley. Publication date 12 July 2011.</em>

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<a href="http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/exhibitions/Babies/" >Books and Babies</a>

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