02990cam a22003973u 4500 73208 UtSlPG 20260610134707.0 m cr n 260607r20241817utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RG Cooke, William, 1785-1873 An address to British females on the moral management of pregnancy and labour, and some cursory observations on medical deportment Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-03-19 Jamie Brydone-Jack, Carol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An Address to British Females on the Moral Management of Pregnancy and Labour, and Some Cursory Observations on Medical Deportment" by William Cooke is a medical pamphlet written in the early 19th century. This work is situated within the context of the Regency era, following the death of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, which stirred significant public sentiment regarding maternal health and childbirth. The book primarily discusses the moral and practical considerations surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, aiming to alleviate fears and promote better practices during this critical time for women. The text is a heartfelt address that speaks directly to British women, emphasizing the importance of moral support and the psychological well-being of mothers during pregnancy and labor. It critiques the practices and attitudes of medical professionals, urging them to approach childbirth with not only medical knowledge but also sensitivity and understanding. Cooke addresses concerns that arose from the tragic death of Princess Charlotte, arguing that although such events are rare, they can provoke undue anxiety among pregnant women. Through a series of recommendations, he encourages a balanced approach to childbirth that values both medical care and the emotional states of women, reinforcing the idea that the dignity and comfort of pregnant women should be at the forefront of medical practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: E. Cox and Son, 1817 Obstetrics Baillie, Matthew, 1761-1823 Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817 -- Death and burial Labor (Obstetrics) Pregnancy -- Complications Prenatal care Croft, Richard, Sir, 1762-1818 Sims, John, 1749-1831 https://archive.org/details/b22459923/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73208 113933 113933