Man-midwifery Exposed, Or The Danger And Immorality Of Employing Men In Midwifery Proved
John StevensEngland)
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Man-midwifery Exposed, Or The Danger And Immorality Of Employing Men In Midwifery Proved

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This controversial tract, first published in 1810, argues against the practice of male midwives, known as 'man-midwives', on the grounds of both medical safety and moral decency. The anonymous author, believed to be John Stevens, makes a passionate case against the use of men in childbirth, relying on both medical evidence and social norms of the time. A fascinating glimpse into the history of medicine and gender roles in the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the ...