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Title:
The Province of Midwives in the Practice of their Art
Instructing them in the timely knowledge of such difficulties as require the assistance of Men, for the preservation of Mother and Child; very necessary for the perusal of all the sex interested in the subject, and interspersed with some New and Useful Observations.
Note: Reading ease score: 22.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Province of Midwives in the Practice of their Art" by William Clark, M.D. is a scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. The book serves as a practical guide to midwifery, aiming to educate practitioners on the common difficulties encountered during childbirth and the necessary skills required to assist safely and effectively. It highlights the critical need for knowledgeable midwives to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. In this work, Clark discusses various topics related to childbirth, starting with the common signs and symptoms of labor and progressing to the intricate details of delivery. He expounds on the physiological aspects of childbirth, including positions for labor and the roles of the midwife, while also delineating when to seek medical assistance in complex cases. Through a combination of anatomical references and practical advice, the book seeks to reduce the risks associated with childbirth, particularly in less medically equipped rural areas where many midwives practiced. Clark emphasizes the importance of education and experience for midwives, aiming to enhance their understanding and ultimately improve the outcomes for mothers and infants alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Clark, William, 1698-1780?
EBook No.: 52086
Published: May 16, 2016
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Obstetrics -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Medicine: Gynecology and obstetrics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Province of Midwives in the Practice of their Art
Instructing them in the timely knowledge of such difficulties as require the assistance of Men, for the preservation of Mother and Child; very necessary for the perusal of all the sex interested in the subject, and interspersed with some New and Useful Observations.
Note: Reading ease score: 22.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by RichardW and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Province of Midwives in the Practice of their Art" by William Clark, M.D. is a scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. The book serves as a practical guide to midwifery, aiming to educate practitioners on the common difficulties encountered during childbirth and the necessary skills required to assist safely and effectively. It highlights the critical need for knowledgeable midwives to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. In this work, Clark discusses various topics related to childbirth, starting with the common signs and symptoms of labor and progressing to the intricate details of delivery. He expounds on the physiological aspects of childbirth, including positions for labor and the roles of the midwife, while also delineating when to seek medical assistance in complex cases. Through a combination of anatomical references and practical advice, the book seeks to reduce the risks associated with childbirth, particularly in less medically equipped rural areas where many midwives practiced. Clark emphasizes the importance of education and experience for midwives, aiming to enhance their understanding and ultimately improve the outcomes for mothers and infants alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Clark, William, 1698-1780?
EBook No.: 52086
Published: May 16, 2016
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: Obstetrics -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Medicine: Gynecology and obstetrics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.