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A Compendium of the Theory and Practice of Midwifery: Containing Practical Instructions for the Management of Women During Pregnancy, in Labour, and in Child-Bed; Calculated to Correct the Errors, and - Hardcover

Samuel Bard

 
9780331074246: A Compendium of the Theory and Practice of Midwifery: Containing Practical Instructions for the Management of Women During Pregnancy, in Labour, and in Child-Bed; Calculated to Correct the Errors, and

Synopsis

Essential guidance for managing pregnancy, labor, and postnatal care from a trusted classic.

This edition presents practical instructions, including how to handle common remedies, treatments, and care strategies used by midwives. It offers a historical view of obstetric practice while focusing on safe, step‑by‑step guidance for the caregiving team.

The book compiles methods for supporting the mother before, during, and after birth, with emphasis on gradual delivery, careful management of the after-birth, and methods to reduce complications. It also covers a wide range of local applications, tinctures, and recipes that were part of routine care in its era.
  • Learn practical approaches to pain relief, sedation, and tonic remedies.
  • Understand the sequence of a natural labor and how to support delivery safely.
  • Explore how to care for the mother and newborn after birth, including cord handling and postpartum support.
  • Review a glossary and appendices that explain terms and common remedies used by practitioners.
Ideal for readers of historical medical practices, midwifery history, and those curious about old clinical methods within obstetrics.

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