Preface page xvi of Man-Midwifery Dissected; or, the Obstetric Family Instructor (T)

Man-Midwifery Dissected; or, the Obstetric Family Instructor
Blunt, John
1793
Published by Samuel William Fores, London
Location of original: Countway Rare Books, Harvard University

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midwives take with them behind their husbands' backs, than if it were done before their faces, it is no business of mine, provided their husbands be perfectly satisfied therewith; but as I have many doubts hereof, I shall, now and then, touch on the impropriety of permitting these sly touches.

I am aware that many male-midwives will rail at this book, though every mal-practice which it censures, is recorded in the writings of their brethren; but unfortunately, they have not been perused by many private families. The public may be assured, that these railers at the truth are the very men, whose features are exhibited in this mirror; and that they quarrel with it, because it is too faithful to flatter them.

Let those gentlemen who have reason to be displeased with this book, answer it publicly; if they only calumniate it privately, they will strengthen

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