Dear Editor
I am seeking information from your readership in order to complete my masters degree at the University of Regina.
The subject of my thesis is infant and maternal mortality in early 20th century Saskatchewan.
During the settlement period, little thought had been given in settlement policy to the needs of women, in particular, accessibility to medical care to ensure for safe childbirth. By looking at letters, diaries, oral histories and memoirs of homestead women I will try to reveal what the experience of childbirth was like for Saskatchewan women during this period (1900 - 1930).
Unfortunately, there is little information available on this topic as it was a subject that women did not discuss. My hope is some of readers would be willing to share any stories, letters or diaries that have been passed down through the generations which touch on this subject. Of particular interest to me are the many challenges these women were forced to overcome in their preparations for childbirth as well as the tragic losses they had to endure.
Readers can contact me at the address below and I would appreciate it if they would include their mailing address or e-mail and phone numbers so I can get in touch with them.
Tracy Steele
3534 Argyle Road
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4S 2B8
tracy.steele@sasktel.net
(306) 585-6360
