Routledge Eighteenth-Century British Midwifery, Part I vol 1

Explore the history of obstetric care with Eighteenth-Century British Midwifery, Part I vol 1 from Routledge. This scholarly work provides a deep look into the lives and practices of midwives, midwifery students, and women in labour during a transformative era. As part of a comprehensive twelve-volume collection, this volume offers researchers and historians access to primary source materials. The content includes historical pamphlets, treatises, and lectures designed for midwifery students of the time. Readers can also examine texts regarding the establishment of lying-in hospitals and various catalogues of obstetrical apparatuses collected by male-midwives. This collection is an essential resource for those studying the evolution of pregnancy and childbirth practices. By examining these original documents, you gain a direct connection to the medical and social history of eighteenth-century Britain, providing a clear view of how maternal healthcare was managed and taught.