The works of Aristotle, the famous philosopher : containing his Complete master-piece and Family physician, his Experienced midwife, his Book of problems, and Remarks on physiognomy : to the original work is added, An essay on marriage; its duties and enjoyments.

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[1850?-1860?]
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Credit: The works of Aristotle, the famous philosopher : containing his Complete master-piece and Family physician, his Experienced midwife, his Book of problems, and Remarks on physiognomy : to the original work is added, An essay on marriage; its duties and enjoyments. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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    INTRODUCTION. At the present time, when so many of the female sex, in the hour of Nature's extremity, depend solely upon the skill and practical experience of the Mid- wife, we regard every attempt to assist the female accoucheur in her diflicult, and sometimes danger- ous operation as a blessing conferred upon society. This treatise enters fully into every department of Midwifery; and lays down excellent rules, and proposes valuable suggestions for the guidance of the female operator, which, if acted upon, will not only redound to the credit of the practitioner, but will be of immense benefit to those operated upon. Another valuable feature of this work is, that it contains important directions for the guide of child- bearing women during the time of their pregnancy: how they should conduct themselves with regard to regimen, medical treatment, and other matters, each month, until the time of their delivery. In short we venture to assert, that if the counsel and advico given in tho Experienced Midwife be stiietly ad- hered to by all parties interested therein, the travail in chLld-biith instead of being many times difficult and dangerous, will be safe, speedy, and compara- tively easy.