title: Stéphane Tarnier (1828-1897), the architect of perinatology in France.
abstract: Stéphane Tarnier studied medicine in Paris and became the doyen of obstetrics in France during the second half of the 19th century. He pioneered many advances and encouraged a perinatal approach to childbirth that was further developed by his disciples, Budin and Pinard.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Health, University of Bristol, Southmead Hospital, Southmead, UK. p.m.dunn@bristol.ac.uk
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Dunn
mesh_terms: D005602:France; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D007186:Incubators, Infant / Q000266:history; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000266:history; D018743:Perinatal Care / Q000266:history; D010500:Perinatology / Q000266:history*