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100 1 _aBurns, John,
_d1774-1850
245 1 0 _aObservations on Abortion :
_bContaining an account of the manner in which it is accomplished, the causes which produced it, and the method of preventing or treating it
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-10
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Observations on Abortion" by John Burns is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive examination of abortion, discussing the process, causes, and possible prevention and treatment methods, rooted in the medical understanding of the time. As a lecturer on midwifery and a member of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow, Burns approaches the subject with professional authority, aiming to inform medical students and practitioners in obstetrics. In "Observations on Abortion," Burns meticulously details the physiological aspects of pregnancy and the mechanisms behind abortion, distinguishing between accidental and habitual cases. He outlines the symptoms associated with abortion at various stages of gestation, emphasizing the importance of understanding both the anatomical and functional characteristics of the uterus. Furthermore, he discusses various treatments and preventive measures for women who experience recurrent miscarriages, highlighting a range of contributing factors from physical conditions to emotional stresses. Overall, the book presents a detailed and methodical exploration of the complexities surrounding abortion, grounded in the medical practices of the early 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMiscarriage
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66506
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