A practical manual for midwives and lay attendants that explains how to recognize and manage common and difficult childbirths while indicating when to summon additional medical help. Chapters present accessible anatomical descriptions, signs of obstructed or hazardous labor, and step-by-step guidance intended for quick reference. The author warns against risky rural practices, recommends anatomical instruction and demonstrations, and corrects frequent procedural errors. Advice balances preserving the mother and child with clear limits of midwifery competence, aiming to equip inexperienced carers and charitable neighbors with safer, more informed responses during delivery.