- German midwife who dared challenge patriarchal attitudes towards childbirth
- Surmounted male colleagues' jealous attacks to her professional reputation, later proven to be groundless
- First German to write a book on obstetrics from a woman's point of view
- 'The Court Midwife' was certified as an official medical textbook. Vastly improved maternal and infant health. Went on to have global significance
- Provided free services to underprivileged women. Became known for her ability to guide women safely through difficult and dangerous births. Led to her delivering the royal babies
- Delivered 6200 infants in her lifetime
Hooray for the incredible Midwife Siegemund!