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An address to British females on the moral management of pregnancy and labour, and some cursory observations on medical deportment : $b Suggested by the death of Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales: with a vindication of Her Royal Highness's physicians, Sir Richard Croft, Dr. Baillie, and Dr. Sims

By William Cooke

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst public anxiety after a tragic royal death, this text offers guidance to British women on the moral and practical aspects of pregnancy, while critiquing medical approaches of the time.

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2024-03-19
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"An Address to British Females on the Moral Management of Pregnancy and Labour, and Some Cursory Observations on Medical Deportment" by William Cooke is an early 19th-century pamphlet focused on pregnancy and childbirth, arising from public concern after a royal death. It directly addresses British women, offering moral support and encouraging psychological wellness alongside medical care during pregnancy and labor. The book also critiques medical professionals of the time, advocating for a more sensitive and understanding approach to childbirth. Cooke stresses a balanced approach that values both the woman's emotional state and medical expertise, pushing for the dignity and comfort of pregnant women to be central to medical practice and easing anxieties fueled by rare but high-profile tragedies.

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