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| herself difficulted, candidly have recourse
to their assistance: on the other hand, this confidence ought to be encouraged
by the man, who, when called, instead of openly condemning her method of
practice, (even though it should be erroneous) ought to make allowance for
the weakness of the sex, and rectify what is amiss, without exposing her
mistakes. This conduct will as effectually conduce to the welfare of the
patient, and operate as a silent rebuke upon the conviction of the midwife;
who finding herself treated so tenderly, will be more apt to call for necessary
assistance on future occasions, and to consider the accoucheur as a man
of honour, and a real friend. These gentle methods will prevent that mutual
calumny and abuse which too often prevail among the male and female practitioners,
and redound to the advantage of both: for, no accoucheur is so perfect,
but that he may err sometimes; and on such occasions, he must expect to
meet with retaliation from those midwives whom he may have roughly used.
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