Author |
Mauriceau, A. M. |
Title |
The married woman's private medical companion : embracing the treatment of menstruation, or monthly turns, during their stoppage, irregularity, or entire suppression. Pregnancy, and how it may be determined; with the treatment of its various diseases. Discovery to prevent pregnancy; its great and important necessity where malformation or inability exists to give birth. To prevent miscarriage or abortion. When proper and necessary to effect miscarriage. When attended with entire safety. Causes and mode of cure of barrenness, or sterility.
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Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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Summary |
"The Married Woman's Private Medical Companion" by Dr. A. M. Mauriceau is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book offers a comprehensive guide on women's health, particularly focusing on menstruation, pregnancy, and treatments for associated medical conditions. It aims to empower women with knowledge about their bodies and health, covering topics such as menstruation irregularities, pregnancy management, and preventing complications like miscarriage. At the start of the text, the author outlines the intention of the companion as a resource for women, whether married or unmarried, to better understand and manage their health concerns effectively. The preface discusses the societal taboos surrounding women’s health discussions and emphasizes the necessity of accurate medical knowledge. It highlights the various topics that will be covered, including menstruation, pregnancy symptoms, and treatments for complications related to these subjects, aiming to alleviate women's anxieties and equip them with essential information for self-care. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
RG: Medicine: Gynecology and obstetrics
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Subject |
Women -- Health and hygiene
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Subject |
Pregnancy
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Subject |
Abortion
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
71485 |
Release Date |
Aug 25, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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