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Mother, Nurse and Infant A Manual Especially Adapted for the Guidance of Mothers and Monthly Nurses, Comprising Full Instruction in Regard To Pregnancy, Preparation for Child-birth, and the Care of Mother and Child, and Designed to Impart so Much Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Midwifery, and the Proper Use of Medicines as Will Serve Intelligently to Direct the Wife, Mother and Nurse in All Emergencies.
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13 totalMother, Nurse and Infant: A MANUAL ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE GUIDANCE OF MOTHERS AND MONTHLY NURSES, COMPRISING FULL INSTRUCTION IN REGARD TO Pregnancy, Preparation for Child-Birth, AND The Care of Mother and Child, AND DESIGNED TO IMPART SO MUCH KNOWLEDGE OF ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, MIDWIFERY, AND THE PROPER USE OF MEDICINES AS WILL SERVE INTELLIGENTLY TO DIRECT THE WIFE, MOTHER AND NURSE IN ALL EMERGENCIES.
PREFACE.
CONTENTS.
INTRODUCTION.
PART I. PREGNANCY AND CONFINEMENT.
PART II. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE FEMALE ORGANS AND FŒTAL DEVELOPMENT.
PART III. Pregnancy and Parturition.
PART IV. SKILLED NURSING AND MIDWIFERY.
PART V. Ætiology, Symptomotology, Medication, Nursing.
PART VI. REMEDIES AND REGIMEN.
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A practical guide written especially for mothers and the many women who serve as “monthly nurses,” this volume offers clear, step‑by‑step instruction on every stage of pregnancy and childbirth. It blends essential anatomy and physiology with hands‑on advice for handling emergencies, managing labor, and supporting a new mother through the postpartum period. Readers will find straightforward explanations of common ailments, safe medication use, and the basics of infant care, all presented in language that is both accessible and reliable.
Beyond the immediate birth process, the book delves into the broader responsibilities of a nurse‑midwife, covering topics such as the natural progression of labor, convalescence, and the care of the newborn. It also provides useful references for dealing with complications, recognizing warning signs, and collaborating with physicians when needed. Whether you are a seasoned caregiver or a new mother eager to learn, the manual equips you with the knowledge to act confidently in the most critical moments.
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Mother, Nurse and Infant A Manual Especially Adapted for the Guidance of Mothers and Monthly Nurses, Comprising Full Instruction in Regard To Pregnancy, Preparation for Child-birth, and the Care of Mother and Child, and Designed to Impart so Much Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Midwifery, and the Proper Use of Medicines as Will Serve Intelligently to Direct the Wife, Mother and Nurse in All Emergencies. A Manual Especially Adapted for the Guidance of Mothers and Monthly Nurses, Comprising Full Instruction in Regard To Pregnancy, Preparation for Child-birth, and the Care of Mother and Child, and Designed to Impart so Much Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Midwifery, and the Proper Use of Medicines as Will Serve Intelligently to Direct the Wife, Mother and Nurse in All Emergencies.
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en
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~10 hours (618K characters)
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Project Gutenberg
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Produced by Richard Tonsing, Cindy Horton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2018-09-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
S. P. Sackett
A late 19th-century medical writer, this author is known for a practical guide aimed at mothers and monthly nurses during pregnancy, childbirth, and early infant care. The work blends plainspoken instruction with the period’s growing emphasis on trained nursing and midwifery.
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