Pratique des accouchemens, ou memoires, et observations choisies, sur les points les plus importans de l'art ... / par Mme Lachapelle.

Paris : J.B. Bailliere, 1821-25.

3 volumes : folding tables ; 8o

edited by Antoine Duges.

Refr: Wellcome II, p.425; Waller 5478 Note: A classic of midwifery, by one of the most important figures in the improvement of the training of midwives. A dedicated teacher, Madame Lachapelle set up detailed and precise training systems for the midwives she taught at the Hospice de la Maternite. Insisting on practical demonstrations as well as theoretical study, the above work is based on her own experience in over 5,000 deliveries Dplt: Duplicate (?)

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