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| Author | Cooke, William, 1785-1873 |
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| Title | An address to British females on the moral management of pregnancy and labour, and some cursory observations on medical deportment : Suggested by the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales: with a vindication of Her Royal Highness's physicians, Sir Richard Croft, Dr. Baillie, and Dr. Sims |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: E. Cox and Son, 1817. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 37.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Jamie Brydone-Jack, Carol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "An Address to British Females on the Moral Management of Pregnancy and Labour, and Some Cursory Observations on Medical Deportment" by William Cooke is a medical pamphlet written in the early 19th century. This work is situated within the context of the Regency era, following the death of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, which stirred significant public sentiment regarding maternal health and childbirth. The book primarily discusses the moral and practical considerations surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, aiming to alleviate fears and promote better practices during this critical time for women. The text is a heartfelt address that speaks directly to British women, emphasizing the importance of moral support and the psychological well-being of mothers during pregnancy and labor. It critiques the practices and attitudes of medical professionals, urging them to approach childbirth with not only medical knowledge but also sensitivity and understanding. Cooke addresses concerns that arose from the tragic death of Princess Charlotte, arguing that although such events are rare, they can provoke undue anxiety among pregnant women. Through a series of recommendations, he encourages a balanced approach to childbirth that values both medical care and the emotional states of women, reinforcing the idea that the dignity and comfort of pregnant women should be at the forefront of medical practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RG: Medicine: Gynecology and obstetrics |
| Subject | Obstetrics |
| Subject | Baillie, Matthew, 1761-1823 |
| Subject | Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817 -- Death and burial |
| Subject | Labor (Obstetrics) |
| Subject | Pregnancy -- Complications |
| Subject | Prenatal care |
| Subject | Croft, Richard, Sir, 1762-1818 |
| Subject | Sims, John, 1749-1831 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73208 |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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