Illustration from William Smellie, Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Midwifery. In three volumes. By W. Smellie, M. D. A new edition, to which is now added a set of anatomical tables, with explanations. Vol. 1 1779
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| Date | 1779 |
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| Location | Unknown |
| Description | Lanarkshire-born William Smellie (1697-1763) was arguably the most influential man-midwife and taught many pupils, including the famous obstetrician William Hunter. Although probably best known for the improvements to obstetrical forceps, he also wrote this bestselling practical midwifery handbook. It gave a clear account of the mechanism of labour, corrected many misconceptions and laid down sensible rules for obstetrical practice, including the safe use of forceps. His text was first published in 1752, however Smellie did not see the publication of his third volume in 1764, having died the previous year. The illustration shown is a front view of a distorted pelvis. |
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