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Anonymous |
| Title |
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.
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: J. Wilkie & F. Blyth,1772.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The danger and immodesty of the present too general custom of unnecessarily employing men-midwives" by an anonymous author is a critical treatise written in the 18th century, likely during the Enlightenment period. The book addresses the controversial practice of men attending childbirth, arguing against the social acceptance of "men-midwives" and highlighting the risks and moral implications associated with this custom. The work consists of a series of letters that delve into the dangers posed by employing men in a traditionally female role, emphasizing the need for women to trust their counterparts during childbirth. The author argues that this practice undermines both the safety of women in labor and the virtue of women generally, asserting that familiarity with male midwives leads to a loss of modesty and increases vulnerability to seduction. Throughout the letters, the author provides a passionate condemnation of societal norms that support this practice, advocating instead for women midwives who better understand the physical and emotional needs of women during childbirth. The author also includes a discussion on the detrimental effects of “backening milk,” or failing to nurse infants properly, further reinforcing the book’s focus on maternal and infant health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RG: Medicine: Gynecology and obstetrics
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| Subject |
Midwifery -- England -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68756 |
| Release Date |
Aug 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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