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First Lines Of The Practice Of Midwifery - Softcover

Charles Severn

 
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Synopsis

First Lines Of The Practice Of Midwifery by Charles Severn. This nineteenth-century obstetric manual surveys pelvic anatomy, fetal development, and the clinical management of pregnancy and labor. It opens with bones and ligaments of the pelvis, details the relation of the fetal head to the pelvic brim, and outlines common deformities that affect delivery. The work then elaborates on conception, fetal growth, the placenta and membranes, the circulation of blood in the fetus, and the signs of uterogestation. A large portion is devoted to labour and delivery, including the stages of labour, examinations, retention of the placenta, protracted labour, and the use of instruments such as the short and long forceps, vectis, embryotomy, and even cesarean procedures. Additional sections cover twins, obstetric emergencies, and postpartum care. The appended remarks discuss forensic aspects of fetal death, abortion, and infanticide. Originally published in 1831, the text aims to provide a compact, practical guide for students and practitioners.

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