The Matron's Manual of Midwifery, and the Diseases of Women During Pregnancy and in Childbed (eBook)

A Comprehensive Guide to Women's Health in Childbirth

Frederick Hollick (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
1705 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766462054-5 (EAN)

Infos

Frederick Hollick's seminal work, 'The Matron's Manual of Midwifery, and the Diseases of Women During Pregnancy and in Childbed,' serves as a comprehensive guide addressing the multifaceted aspects of midwifery and obstetrics in the 19th century. Employing a meticulous literary style characterized by clarity and precision, Hollick navigates through both physiological and pathological conditions affecting women during pregnancy and childbirth. This book not only emphasizes practical midwifery techniques but also delves into the contemporary medical understanding of diseases prevalent in maternity, reflecting the evolving attitudes towards women'Äôs health in a time marked by limited scientific resources and societal challenges. Frederick Hollick, a prominent American obstetrician and advocate for women's health education, harnessed his extensive experience and research in the field of midwifery to craft this invaluable resource. His dedication to improving maternal health and advocating for women's rights in healthcare stemmed from a personal commitment to bridging the gap between emerging medical practices and traditional beliefs prevalent during his era. This book is highly recommended for healthcare professionals, historians, and anyone interested in the development of obstetrics. Hollick's insights and exhaustive research provide a vital historical context, making it a crucial text that continues to resonate in the field of women's health today.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
• Schlagworte: 19th century midwifery • childbed recovery techniques • Childbirth • childbirth disease management • Chloroform • empowering women's knowledge • Female reproductive health • Frederick Hollick • gynecology • Gynecology and obstetrics • historical medical practices • Hollick anatomy insights • Indian Territory • maternal healthcare guide • matron's manual • Midwifery • midwifery guide • Obstetrics • practical midwifery advice • Pregnancy • Pregnancy complications • pregnancy physiological processes • women's health • women's health education