Chapter One. The Uncertain World of Medicine and Medical Practitioners

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Introduction 1
5. Chapter One. The Uncertain World of Medicine and Medical Practitioners 19
6. Chapter Two. The Even More Uncertain World of Obstetrics 47
7. Chapter Three. Midwives Did Not Disappear 69
8. Chapter Four. The Expanding World of Prenatal Care 104
9. Chapter Five. Childbirth 158
10. Chapter Six. Obstetrical Intervention 190
11. Chapter Seven. Caesarian Section 231
12. Chapter Eight. Maternal Mortality and Postnatal Care 260
13. Conclusion 298
14. Notes 307
15. Illustration Credits 421
16. Index 423