Hospitals (which were usually religious institutions) were better ventilated than they are now because miasma or "bad air" was considered a serious threat.
Child birth was more dangerous but that was usually done at home.
Child birth was more dangerous but that was usually done at home.
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Air was one of the 4 humors and people understood that it was something to be consumed. Like food or water. So it needed to be fresh and clean.