Midwifery and the diseases of women : $b A descriptive and practical work showing the superiority of water-treatment in menstruation and its disorders, chlorosis, leucorrhea, fluor albus, prolapsus uteri, hysteria, spinal diseases, and other weaknesses of females, in pregnancy and its diseases, abortion, uterine hemorrhage, and the general management of childbirth, nursing, etc., etc.

** "Midwifery and the Diseases of Women" by Joel Shew is a 19th-century guide promoting water-based treatments for female health problems. The book explores a natural approach to care during menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth. The author shares his beliefs and experiences about using water to treat illnesses, posing questions about standard practices, the role of healthcare providers, and different attitudes towards medical treatments for pregnant women. It highlights how using water could alleviate childbirth challenges and improve women’s health, acknowledging that some practitioners might not agree with these methods. **