The danger and immodesty of the present too general custom of unnecessarily employing men-midwives Being the letters which lately appeared under the signature of a man-midwife. With an introduction, a treatise on the milk, and an appendix.

"The danger and immodesty of the present too general custom of unnecessarily employing men-midwives" by an anonymous author is a historical critique focused on the controversial rise of male midwives in 18th-century society. This period saw a shift that had men assisting in childbirth, leading the author to write a series of letters examining the dangers and immodesty of unnecessarily hiring them. It questions this practice, arguing that it not only threatens the safety of women during labor, but also compromises their virtue. The story suggests that relying less on male midwives, and more on the traditional support from women, would maintain modesty and avoid potential immoral situations, as well as advocate for proper infant care, arguing against harmful methods of feeding infants. The letters create a narrative that defends the role of women in childbirth and challenges the growing acceptance of male involvement.