The Matron's Manual of Midwifery, and the Diseases of Women During Pregnancy and in Childbed Being a Familiar and Practical Treatise, More Especially Intended for the Instruction of Females Themselves, but Adapted Also for Popular Use among Students and Practitioners of Medicine

"The Matron's Manual of Midwifery, and the Diseases of Women During Pregnancy and in Childbed" by Frederick Hollick is a comprehensive 19th-century manual designed to educate women, medical students, and practitioners about midwifery. The book emphasizes the historical neglect of women's reproductive health and aims to empower them with knowledge about their bodies and childbirth. Through clear explanations and practical guidance, Hollick intends to prepare women for childbirth, reduce fear and suffering, and promote a scientific understanding of pregnancy and associated diseases, marking a departure from previous literature by being accessible and scientifically rigorous.