In 1853 the Queen鈥檚 personal physician, Dr. John Snow dripped an ounce of chloroform on a handkerchief which was then held next to the royal mouth as Prince Leopold was delivered.聽 Her Majesty was very happy with the experience and endorsed the use of chloroform.聽 Many women followed suit, sometimes even naming their newborn children 鈥淎nesthesia.鈥�
