"A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery" by Elizabeth Nihell is a historical critique of 18th-century childbirth practices, where the author champions traditional female midwives over the growing trend of male practitioners using instruments. It advocates for informed decision-making in women's healthcare, highlighting the historical role and natural aptitude of women in midwifery, while challenging prevailing prejudices and cautioning against the risks associated with male intervention during childbirth. Nihell underscores that through understanding historical context, and societal prejudices, one can make informed decisions in women's healthcare.
A Treatise on the Art of Midwifery Setting Forth Various Abuses Therein, Especially as to the Practice With Instruments: the Whole Serving to Put All Rational Inquirers in a Fair Way of Very Safely Forming Their Own Judgement Upon the Question; Which It Is Best to Employ, in Cases of Pregnancy and Lying-in, a Man-midwife; Or, a Midwife
By Elizabeth Nihell
In a world turning towards men and machines during childbirth, one woman fights to preserve the historic role of female caregivers and the natural process of birth.
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About the AuthorElizabeth Nihell was an Englishwoman from London, who was a famous midwife, obstetrics writer, and polemicist. She was most famous for her outspoken stance against male midwives and for her publications.
Elizabeth Nihell was an Englishwoman from London, who was a famous midwife, obstetrics writer, and polemicist. She was most famous for her outspoken stance against male midwives and for her publications.
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