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  • John Baumann, Magnus Albertus

    Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

    ISBN 10: 0332229076 ISBN 13: 9780332229072

    Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom

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    Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive midwifery guide from the early 1600s, providing valuable insights into prenatal, obstetric, and postpartum care practices of the time. The author, a practicing midwife, draws upon traditional knowledge and personal experience to offer practical advice on crucial aspects of childbirth, including pregnancy symptoms, labor positions, and the use of herbal remedies. Additionally, the book explores the social and cultural beliefs surrounding childbirth during that era, shedding light on the role of midwives in assisting women through this significant life event. This comprehensive guide offers a unique historical perspective on childbirth practices, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by women and healthcare providers in the 17th century. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.