Theory and practice of midwifery, illustrated with appropriate plates : also, third edition, (improved), of Remarks on the present manner of treating new-born infants. with, A description of the tubes, in which oxygen-gas, or vital-air, passes through the lungs to the blood / by George Chartres.

  • Chartres, George.
Date:
1816
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Credit: Theory and practice of midwifery, illustrated with appropriate plates : also, third edition, (improved), of Remarks on the present manner of treating new-born infants. with, A description of the tubes, in which oxygen-gas, or vital-air, passes through the lungs to the blood / by George Chartres. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    third, I leave matters to speak for them- selves. Whenever I happened to be told o£ the goodness of labour, (it being over in less than an hour,) I could not help smiling at the account, as such shortness of time made it quite the reverse; of course, Prophet like I always predicted, that the woman's re- covery would not be as expected; at which the relater would show great surprise, not knowing that to which I alluded. Then allow me to say, if Accoucheurs will be convinced, I trust I have adduced argu- ment sufficient to do it. In this work it must be seen, even by the most simple observer, that I am a disciple of nature's ( which I became about the time of my resigning the Infir- mary* in favour of Mr. Simpson, the pre- sent Surgeon) and well would it be for those who apply for advice, if each mem- ber of the medical profession were the same. Had I received the reward which my suc- cess m practice fairly entitled me to, I would at this moment rank high in profession • but so unkindly (or step-mother like) has i)ame fate treated me in this concern bV decreeing the reverse, as to have left me in ^ a state of disgust ; but as whatever is, is right, I should, be content, and feel happy while suffering in so good, a cause. My disapprobation of Instruments has not arisen from a greater want of suc- * Now twenfy-four jears.
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