| William Hunter (1718 - 1783) was
one of the first men-midwives in England, a role that was not well
received by midwives or physicians. Despite his training as a physician
and surgeon, he became one of the most successful accouchers in the area.
He attended at least one of the deliveries of the Queen, wife of George
III.
His practice and anatomical knowledge
became part of the early practice of obstetrics. He gave lectures and
demonstrations throughout his career. Some of the illustrations in the
text displayed are life size and one source refers to them as
"artistically perfect." |
