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LALUNG Henry
Childbirth through the ages and peoples 
Cortial. 1939. In-4. Pin. 66 pp., numerous black and white photographs – First edition

Superstitions, errors, prejudices about pregnancy, labor, delivery. Magic practices. The postures. Caesarean section. Monsters and hermaphrodites. Imaginary childbirths – Childbirths in the Bible – The nativity – Ancient laws concerning childbirth – Protective deities and saints – Magic and childbirth – How was pregnancy recognized – Duration of pregnancy – Care formerly given to pregnant women – Boy or girl? – Ancient treatments against accidents occurring during pregnancy – Psychic disorders during pregnancy – Remedies, superstitious practices – Static procedures – Postures, maneuvers adopted by different peoples – Mechanical means to shorten labor

LALUNG Henry Childbirth through the ages and peoples  Cortial. 1939. In-4. Pin. 66 pp., numerous black and white photographs – First edition Superstitions, errors, prejudices about pregnancy, labor, delivery. Magic practices. The postures. Caesarean section. Monsters and hermaphrodites. Imaginary childbirths – Childbirths in the Bible – The nativity – Ancient laws concerning childbirth – Protective deities and saints – Magic and childbirth – How was pregnancy recognized – Duration of pregnancy – Care formerly given to pregnant women – Boy or girl? – Ancient treatments against accidents occurring during pregnancy – Psychic disorders during pregnancy – Remedies, superstitious practices – Static procedures – Postures, maneuvers adopted by different peoples – Mechanical means to shorten labo