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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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