John Maubray

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John Maubray was an early 18th-century physician and author, best known for his work "The Female Physician." This comprehensive text addresses various diseases affecting women, including those specific to virgins, wives, and widows, along with their causes, symptoms, and treatment methods. Maubray's work also delves into midwifery, providing essential guidance for practitioners and expectant mothers alike. His contributions reflect a growing interest in women's health during a time when such topics were often overlooked, marking him as a notable figure in the history of medical literature.

Books by This Author

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The Female Physician / Containing all the diseases incident to that sex, in virgins, wives, and widows; together with their causes and symptoms, their degrees of danger, and respective methods of prevention and cure: to which is added, the whole art of new improv'd midwifery; comprehending the necessary qualifications of a midwife, and particular directions for laying women, in all cases of difficult and preternatural births; together with the diet and regimen of both the mother and child. John Maubray