Pregnancy and Birth in Early Modern France : Treatises by Caring Physicians and Surgeons (1581-1625) / François Rousset [and five others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rousset, François, 1535?-1590?, author.

Series:

The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe: the Toronto Series

The Other Voice in Early Modern Europe: the Toronto Series ; Volume 23

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Birth customs.

Pregnancy--Complications.

Pregnancy.

Women--Health and hygiene.

Women.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (443 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Toronto : Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies, [2013]

Summary:

This book is a compilation of treatises from prominent physicians and surgeons in early modern France, covering the period from 1581 to 1625. It provides insights into the medical practices and beliefs regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and women's health during this era. The work includes translations of significant texts by François Rousset, Jean Liebault, Jacques Guillemeau, Jacques Duval, and Louis de Serres. These writings discuss topics such as Cesarean sections, the management of women's illnesses, safe delivery methods, and issues of sterility. Edited and translated by Valerie, the book aims to shed light on the evolving medical approaches and societal attitudes towards women's health in France. It targets scholars and readers interested in medical history, women's studies, and early modern European culture. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Table of Contents

Table of Illustrations

Acknowledgments

Conventions

General Introduction

François Rousset

Introduction

New Treatise on Hysterotomotoky, or Childbirth by Cesarean (1581)

Jean Liebault

Three Books dealing with the Infirmities and Illnesses of Women (1582)

Jacques Guillemeau

On the Safe Delivery of Women (1609)

Jacques Duval

On Hermaphrodites, Deliveries of Women (1612)

Louis de Serres

Treatise on Sterility among Women (1625)

Glossaries

Bibliography

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Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780772721396

0772721394

OCLC:

1079892202