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Bibliography

Bennet, H. (1923). The Exposure of Infants in Ancient Rome. The Classical Journal, 18(6), 341–351. Retrieved from https://www.jstor.org/stable/3288906?seq=2#metadata_info_tab_contents

This journal offers an explanation about how the laws of Romulus affected infants within ancient Rome. Explaining the laws that were set out if the infant was deformed/ unnatural and how they disposed of these children. Later within the journal they explain what happens to the children whom were born into wedlock, of wealth.

Cantarella, E. (2003). Fathers and Sones in Rome. The Classical Wold , 96(3), 281–298. Retrieved from https://www.jstor.org/stable/4352762?seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents

As the father of the household is the most important member, fathers and sons have a strong relationship since birth. This paper offers a in depth overview of how the fathers and sons interact and the laws that are taught, practices for a son to be able to run the household and eventually his own.

Harlow, M. A. (2005). Growing up and Growing old in Ancient Rome. New York, NY: Taylor and Francis e-Library.

This book examines the stages that children go through from infancy, childhood, and the transition to adulthood for both females and males. And a description of the typical household that a child would be brought up in through out their life.

Todman, D. (n.d.). Childbirth in Ancient Rome: From traditional folklore to obstetrics. Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 47(2). Retrieved from https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1479-828X.2007.00691.x

The article explains the hazards of childbirth in ancient Rome and the rates of mortality. The medical practices that are used during childbirth and after as well as midwives or obstetrics that were present during childbirth.