The Modern Practice Of Midwifery

A Course Of Lectures On Obstetrics (1858)

von William Tyler Smith

760 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Modern Practice of Midwifery: A Course of Lectures on Obstetrics, written by William Tyler Smith and published in 1858, is a comprehensive guide to midwifery and obstetrics during the 19th century. The book is a collection of lectures that cover a wide range of topics related to childbirth, including the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, the stages of labor, and the management of complications during childbirth. Smith also provides detailed descriptions of various obstetrical instruments and their uses, as well as instructions for performing various procedures such as forceps delivery and breech extraction. The book also includes chapters on the care of newborns and the management of postpartum complications.Throughout the book, Smith emphasizes the importance of a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology in the practice of midwifery, and he advocates for a scientific approach to childbirth. He also emphasizes the importance of compassion and empathy in caring for women during childbirth.Overall, The Modern Practice of Midwifery is an important historical document that provides insight into the state of midwifery and obstetrics during the 19th century, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the practice of midwifery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Ratgeber Familie und Gesundheit Themen und Fragen Themen und Probleme
• ISBN: 9781104499761
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC