Book Description

Originally published in 1852, this medical textbook provides a detailed overview of midwifery and gynecological care as it was practiced in the mid-19th century. Coffin's treatise covers topics such as pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding, and infant care, as well as a range of women's health issues and diseases. With its practical advice and clear explanations, A Treatise on Midwifery was widely used by doctors and midwives in the United States and Europe. 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 "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.