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  • A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery

    Enriched edition. Revolutionizing Midwifery Practices in the 18th Century: An Insightful Guide to Women's Health and Childbirth

    by Elizabeth Nihell, Vanessa Winslow ...
    In "A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery," Elizabeth Nihell offers a comprehensive examination of childbirth and maternal care, blending clinical knowledge with an empathetic understanding of women's experiences. Written in the early 18th century, the work reflects the burgeoning interest in obstetrics during this period, characterized by a shift from superstition to a more empirical and scientific ... Read more

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  • A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery: Setting Forth Various Abuses Therein, Especially As to the Practice With Instruments

    by Elizabeth Nihell ...
    Though the subject of the following sheets is of such universal importance, that it would be difficult to name that human individual, to whom it does not in some measure relate, you, it doubtless, more immediately concerns. Under no protection then so properly as yours can a work be put, not presumingly calculated to determine your judgment, but only to recommend to you the examination of a point, ... Read more

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  • A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery

    Setting Forth Various Abuses Therein, Especially as to the Practice With Instruments

    by Mrs. Elizabeth Nihell ...
    Published in 1760, midwife Elizabeth Nihell wrote this book intending to educate soon to be parents on the role of the midwife. Elizabeth wanted to shed light on the difference between the midwife and the male midwife.In the 18th century, the demand for male midwives increased as the use of obstetrical forceps was popularised. Many believed that having the device and a male-midwife improved the ... Read more

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  • Exploring Obstetrics: A Five-Book Compilation for Medical Enthusiasts

    A System of Midwifery, The Female Physician, Obstetrics for Nurses, etc.

    by Edward Rigby, John Maubray, Charles B. Reed, Elizabeth Nihell, Conrad Mitchell ...
    Exploring Obstetrics: A Five-Book Compilation for Medical Enthusiasts offers a profound journey into the nuances and evolutions of obstetric medicine through a diverse assembly of literary styles and scholarly insights. This collection brings to light the historical discourse and medical advancements within the field, striking a balance between technical mastery and narrative explorations. From ... Read more

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  • Sex in Education; or A Fair Chance for Girls

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  • A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (Vintage Feminism Short Edition)

    by Mary Wollstonecraft ...
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