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The art of midwifery reduced to principles: in which, are explained the most safe and established methods of practice, in each kind of delivery; with a summary history of the art: translated from the French original, written by the late Dr. Astruc, Royal Professor of Physic at Paris, and Physician to the French King: To which, is added an appendix, by the translator; containing illustrative remarks on conception and pregnancy: and on those Particulars, taught by Dr. Astruc, which vary from the Methods adopted by the best Accoucheurs here.
Astruc, Jean, 1684-1766.Date: MDCCLXVII. [1767]
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La cause de l'humanité, référée au tribunal du bon sens & de la raison: ou traité sur les accouchemens par les femmes. ... Par Elizabeth Nihell, ... Traduit de l'anglois.
Nihell, Elizabeth, 1723-Date: 1771
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A short narrative of an extraordinary delivery of rabbets, Perform'd by Mr. John Howard Surgeon at Guilford. Published by Mr. St. Andre Surgeon and Anatomist to his Majesty.
St. André, Nathanael, 1680-1776.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]
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Syllabus of lectures on the theory and practice of midwifery: Including The Pathology or general Doctrine of acute and chronic Diseases incident to Women and Children, with their Treatment and Cure. - For the clearer Demonstration of operative Midwisery (whether simply by the Hand, or Application of Instruments) the several Methods of assisting in laborious and preternatural Labours, will not only be described according to the most approved modern Practice, but likewise distinctly shewn by an artificial Representation of each difficult Case, upon Machines of a new Construction. The whole will be illustrated by such Anatomical Preparations as are applicable to each Lecture; with various Observations, extraordinary Cases, and necessary Cautions; but particularly, by real Labours. By John Leake, M. D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London, and Physician to the Westminster Lying-in Hospital, At his House in Craven-Street in the Strand.
Leake, John, 1729-1792.Date: 1782
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A syllabus of the lectures on midwifery, delivered at Guy's Hospital, and at Dr. Lowder's and Dr. Haighton's theatre, In St. Saviour's Church-Yard, Southwark.
Haighton, John, 1755-1823.Date: printed in the year, 1797
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An essay to instruct women how to protect themselves in a state of pregnancy from the Disorders incident to that Period, or how to cure them. also, some observations on the treatment of children, which if attended to, may ward off dangerous diseases, and prevent future evils. By Mrs. Wright, Midwife.
Wright, Mrs., midwife.Date: 1798
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Midwifery brought to perfection, By Manual Operation; Illustrated In a Lecture, Containing I. The Reasons and Motives for instituting, and undertaking the Performance of a compleat Course of Midwifery. II. An Enquiry into the Merit of such a New and Laborious Enterprize. III. A Disquisition upon the Excellency of the Art of Midwifery, in its own Nature. IV. The Regular Method, and different Steps to be taken, in order to qualify and accomplish Pupils, both in the Theory and Practice of this most useful Science. By John Maubray, M. D.
Maubray, John, -1732.Date: MDCCXXV. [1725]
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A treatise on the improvement of midwifery, chiefly with regard to the operation. To which are added fifty-seven cases, selected from upwards of twenty-seven years practice. The second edition, with large additions and improvements. By Edmund Chapman, Surgeon.
Chapman, Edmund, 1680?-1756.Date: 1735
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A collection of cases and observations in midwifery. By William Smellie, M.D. To illustrate his former treatise, or first volume, on that subject. Vol. II.
Smellie, William, 1697-1763.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]
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Practical directions, shewing a method of preserving the perinæum in birth, and delivering the placenta without violence. Illustrated by cases. By John Harvie, M.D. teacher of Midwifery.
Harvie, John, 1710-1770.Date: 1767
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The ladies' friend, and family physical library. The midwifery in this edition is by question and answer. With thirteen curious engravings of the natural and unnatural position of the infant as it lies in the Womb. With a true Description and Cure of every Disease incident to married and single Women, as well as those of young Children. Though this Book is wrote in so familiar and plain a Manner to every one's Understanding, yet the young Physician, Surgeon, Apothecary, Anatomist, Midwife, and Chemist, by paying Attention may at least refresh their Memories, if not gain Instruction. This Work contains at least three Times more than any former Edition. The additions are, A Compendium of Anatomy, by Question and Answer. A Formulae for the Diseases incident to the white and black Inhabitants of the Indies, together with the medical Remedies that Country produces for each Disease. A Treatise of Cancers, with the Case of Mrs. Phillips, of Birmingham, describing the Remedy that the Author made Use of to extirpate a Cancer from her Breast, which weighed about seven ounces: She was upwards of fifty Years of Age. A Bilious Case and Cure of Miss A-, Daughter of an eminent Surgeon of Wolverhampton. A Philosophical Account of the Voice, Speech, Singing, Laughing, Coughing, and Sounds, &c. Of the Structure and Motion of the Muscles, according to the Doctrine of Sir Isaac Newton. Philosophical Doctrine of Pulses. The Medical Qualities of Milk, and of Whey, for Diseases in general. Of ... or, Pathological Aitiology, &c. The Method to recover Persons supposed to be drowned. The Dispensary of the Royal Hospital of Edinburgh, for the afflicted Poor. Translated from the Latin Copy. The fifth edition. By S. Freeman, M.D. of Kings College University, Aberdeen: and Member of the Society of Polite Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, London.
Freeman, Stephen, M.D.Date: MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]
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A vindication of the forceps described and recommended by Dr. Leake; in which, the injudicious and illiberal remarks on that subject, signed Thomas Denman, are examined and refuted. By a late pupil of Dr. Leake's.
Late pupil of Dr. Leake's.Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]
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The art of midwifry: or, the midwife's sure guide: wherein the most successful methods of practice are laid down, in the plainest, clearest, and shortest manner. By George Counsell, Surgeon, and Practitioner in Midwifry.
Counsell, George.Date: M.DCC.LII. [1752]
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Select cases in midwifery; extracted from the records of the Edinburgh General Lying-in Hospital. With remarks. By James Hamilton, Junior, M.D. Assistant Physician To The Hospital, And Fellow Of The Royal College Of Physicians Of Edinburgh.
Hamilton, James, 1767-1839.Date: MDCCXCV. [1795]
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A collection of cases and observations in midwifery. By William Smellie, M.D. To illustrate his former treatise, or first volume, on that subject. Vol. II.
Smellie, William, 1697-1763.Date: 1779
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Mrs. Midnight's oration's; and other select pieces; As they were spoken At the oratory in the Hay-Market, London.
Date: 1763
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The danger and immodesty of the present too general custom of unnecessarily employing men-midwives. Being the letters which lately appeared under the signature of a man-midwife. With an introduction, a treatise on the milk, and an appendix. With corrections, by the author.
Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]
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A syllabus of a course of lectures on the theory and practice of midwifery, including the diseases of women and children: read by Thomas Pole, at his theatre in Thomas's-Street, Between Thomas's And Guy's Hospitals, In The Borough Of Southwark, London. With a prefatory address to his pupils.
Pole, Thomas, 1753-1829.Date: MDCCXCVII. [1797]
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Select cases in midwifery; extracted from the records of the Edinburgh General Lying-in Hospital. With remarks. By James Hamilton, junior, M.D. Assistant Physician to the Hospital, and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
Hamilton, James, 1767-1839.Date: MDCCXCV. [1795]
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A collection of cases and observations in midwifery. By William Smellie, M.D. To illustrate his former treatise, or first volume, on that subject. Vol. II.
Smellie, William, 1697-1763.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]
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Address to the public, from the directors of the General Lying-in-Hospital of Edinburgh.
Edinburgh General Lying-in Hospital.Date: 1792]
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A letter to the author of a letter to a young lady.
Roabard, John.Date: 1764
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Proposals to the ladies, for establishing an Hygiæan Society, in England, to be incorporated with that of Paris, by Dr. De Mainauduc.
De Mainauduc, John Boniot, -1797.Date: 1785]
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The ladies' friend, and family physical library. The midwifery in this edition is by question and answer. With thirteen curious engravings of the Natural and Unnatural Position of the Infant as it lies in the Womb. With a true Description and Cure of every Disease incident to Married and Single Women, as well as those of Young Children. Though this Book is wrote in so familiar and plain a Manner to every one's Understanding, yet the young Physician, Surgeon, Apothecary, Anatomist, Midwife, and Chemist, by paying Attention, may at least refresh their Memories, if not gain Instruction. This Work contains at least three Times more than any former Edition. The Additions Are, A Compendium of Anatomy by Question and Answer. A Formulae for the Diseases incident to the white and black Inhabitants of the Indies, together with the medical Remedies that Country produces for each Disease. A Treatise of Cancers, with the Case of Mrs. Phillips of Bermingham, describing the Remedy that the Author made use of to extirpate a Cancer from her Breast, which weighed about seven Ounces: she was upwards of fifty Years of Age. A Bilious Case and Cure of Miss A, Daughter of an eminent Surgeon of Wolverhampton. A Philosophical Account of the Voice, Speech, Singing, Laughing, Coughing, and Sounds, &c. Of the Structure and Motion of the Muscles, according to the Doctrine of Sir Isaac Newton. Philosophical Doctrine of Pulses. The Medical Qualities of Milk, and of Whey, for Diseases in general. Of ... or, Pathological Aitiology, &c. The Method to recover Persons supposed to be drowned. The Dispensary of the Royal Hospital of Edinburgh for the afflicted Poor. Translated from the Latin Copy. The fifth edition. By S. Freeman, M.D. Of King's College University, Aberdeen: And Member of the Society of Polite Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, London.
Freeman, Stephen, M.D.Date: MDCCLXXXVIII. [1788]
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A general treatise of midwifery. Faithfully translated from the French of Monsieur Dionis, First Surgeon to the late Dauphinesses, and Sworn Master-Surgeon at Paris.
Dionis, Mr. (Pierre), -1718.Date: M.DCC.XIX. [1719]

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La cause de l'humanité, référée au tribunal du bon sens & de la raison: ou traité sur les accouchemens par les femmes. ... Par Elizabeth Nihell, ... Traduit de l'anglois.

A short narrative of an extraordinary delivery of rabbets, Perform'd by Mr. John Howard Surgeon at Guilford. Published by Mr. St. Andre Surgeon and Anatomist to his Majesty.

A syllabus of the lectures on midwifery, delivered at Guy's Hospital, and at Dr. Lowder's and Dr. Haighton's theatre, In St. Saviour's Church-Yard, Southwark.

A treatise on the improvement of midwifery, chiefly with regard to the operation. To which are added fifty-seven cases, selected from upwards of twenty-seven years practice. The second edition, with large additions and improvements. By Edmund Chapman, Surgeon.

A collection of cases and observations in midwifery. By William Smellie, M.D. To illustrate his former treatise, or first volume, on that subject. Vol. II.

Practical directions, shewing a method of preserving the perinæum in birth, and delivering the placenta without violence. Illustrated by cases. By John Harvie, M.D. teacher of Midwifery.

A vindication of the forceps described and recommended by Dr. Leake; in which, the injudicious and illiberal remarks on that subject, signed Thomas Denman, are examined and refuted. By a late pupil of Dr. Leake's.

The art of midwifry: or, the midwife's sure guide: wherein the most successful methods of practice are laid down, in the plainest, clearest, and shortest manner. By George Counsell, Surgeon, and Practitioner in Midwifry.

Select cases in midwifery; extracted from the records of the Edinburgh General Lying-in Hospital. With remarks. By James Hamilton, Junior, M.D. Assistant Physician To The Hospital, And Fellow Of The Royal College Of Physicians Of Edinburgh.

A collection of cases and observations in midwifery. By William Smellie, M.D. To illustrate his former treatise, or first volume, on that subject. Vol. II.

Mrs. Midnight's oration's; and other select pieces; As they were spoken At the oratory in the Hay-Market, London.

The danger and immodesty of the present too general custom of unnecessarily employing men-midwives. Being the letters which lately appeared under the signature of a man-midwife. With an introduction, a treatise on the milk, and an appendix. With corrections, by the author.

A syllabus of a course of lectures on the theory and practice of midwifery, including the diseases of women and children: read by Thomas Pole, at his theatre in Thomas's-Street, Between Thomas's And Guy's Hospitals, In The Borough Of Southwark, London. With a prefatory address to his pupils.

Select cases in midwifery; extracted from the records of the Edinburgh General Lying-in Hospital. With remarks. By James Hamilton, junior, M.D. Assistant Physician to the Hospital, and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

A collection of cases and observations in midwifery. By William Smellie, M.D. To illustrate his former treatise, or first volume, on that subject. Vol. II.

Address to the public, from the directors of the General Lying-in-Hospital of Edinburgh.

A letter to the author of a letter to a young lady.

Proposals to the ladies, for establishing an Hygiæan Society, in England, to be incorporated with that of Paris, by Dr. De Mainauduc.

A general treatise of midwifery. Faithfully translated from the French of Monsieur Dionis, First Surgeon to the late Dauphinesses, and Sworn Master-Surgeon at Paris.