On the Nature, Signs, and Treatment of Childbed Fevers; (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781021501592)

In this classic medical text, Charles Delucena Meigs provides a detailed and authoritative look at childbed fever, a serious and often fatal infection that affects women after childbirth. Drawing on his many years of clinical experience, Meigs describes the symptoms, causes, and treatment of the disease, and provides practical advice for preventing its spread. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or women's health.

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