Phillipine Ahbe: Revision history

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7 April 2026

  • curprev 13:1413:14, 7 April 2026 John Lavalie talk contribs 1,236 bytes +6 No edit summary
  • curprev 13:0413:04, 7 April 2026 John Lavalie talk contribs 1,230 bytes +1,230 Created page with "frameless|right|400px Most expectant mothers in the 19th century were treated by midwives throughout their pregnancies and labor. The most celebrated and trusted midwife in Des Plaines was Philippine Ahbe. Her midwife practice spanned forty years, in which she delivered over one thousand babies. She was so beloved by the Des Plaines community for her work that she came to be known simply as "Grandma Ahbe." A native of Germany, Philippine Ahbe immi..."