A comprehensive guide to obstetric practice from an earlier era, featuring detailed plates of the pelvis, the uterus, and labor mechanisms. It presents the reasoning and techniques used to understand and manage childbirth.
This edition compiles systematic chapters on anatomy, conception, labor, and the management of difficult or preternatural labors. It includes practical instructions for turning, the use of forceps, and scenarios across vertex, breech, and other presentations, supported by illustrative plates.
- Learn the anatomy of the pelvis and its influence on labor
- Explore stages of labor, contractions, and the maternal and fetal changes
- Study breech presentations, aims of intervention, and turning techniques
- Review forceps application, indications, and step-by-step guidance for delivery
Ideal for readers with an interest in historical midwifery methods, medical students, and practitioners exploring foundational obstetric techniques.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1826, details the author's observations, inquiries, and reflections on the profound subject of midwifery, specifically regarding the essential process of labor and childbirth. The author, a respected physician and obstetrician, presents an array of cases and situations in which he was professionally involved, elaborating his approach to complex pregnancies, the positions of the child during labor, and the various complications that may arise. This book remains relevant because it extends beyond theory: the author shares his unique perspectives on the physical and emotional experiences of childbirth, and the profound impact it has on both the mother and the newborn. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332255849_0
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