Introductory Notes On Lying-In Institutions

""Introductory Notes on Lying-In Institutions"" is a book written by Florence Nightingale in 1871. The book provides an overview of lying-in institutions, which were facilities for women to give birth and recover after childbirth. Nightingale also proposes a plan for organizing an institution for training midwives and midwifery nurses. The book discusses the importance of proper care for women during childbirth and the need for trained professionals to provide this care. Nightingale's proposal outlines the curriculum and structure of the institution, including practical and theoretical training for midwives and nurses. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of childbirth and the development of midwifery as a profession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.