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100 1 _aCooke, William,
_d1785-1873
245 1 3 _aAn address to British females on the moral management of pregnancy and labour, and some cursory observations on medical deportment
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-19
508 _aJamie 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: E. Cox and Son, 1817
653 _aObstetrics
653 _aBaillie, Matthew, 1761-1823
653 _aCharlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817 -- Death and burial
653 _aLabor (Obstetrics)
653 _aPregnancy -- Complications
653 _aPrenatal care
653 _aCroft, Richard, Sir, 1762-1818
653 _aSims, John, 1749-1831
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/b22459923/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73208
999 _c113933
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