
This collection brings together Aristotle’s lesser‑known medical treatises, chiefly a detailed manual for midwives and expectant mothers. Written in the ancient world, the work blends observation with practical advice on everything from the health of the womb to recognizing the signs of true labor. Readers will discover step‑by‑step guidance on how a woman should prepare each month of pregnancy and what to do when delivery begins.
The text also explores the anatomy of the fetus, common complications such as abnormal presentations, and remedies for post‑natal ailments in both mother and child. Chapters cover topics like handling a breech birth, caring for twins, and treating newborn conditions ranging from colic to oral thrush. Though centuries old, the careful reasoning and systematic approach offer a fascinating glimpse into early medical thought and the foundations of modern obstetrics.
Full title
Aristotle's works: Containing the Master-piece, Directions for Midwives, and Counsel and Advice to Child-bearing Women with Various Useful Remedies
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (521K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: published for the booksellers.
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)
Release date
2022-04-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A name used for works wrongly attributed to Aristotle, this label points to a long tradition of anonymous and uncertain authorship rather than one known writer. It appears on texts from antiquity and later periods that circulated under Aristotle’s authority.
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