The birth of mankind, otherwise called, The womans book. Or, A guide for vvomen
Subtitle: in their conception. bearing, and suckling their children : illustrated with figures
By: translated into English by Thomas Reynald, doctor of physick
Contributors: Raynalde, Thomas, active 1540-1551; Jonas, Richard, translator
Edition: The fourth edition corrected and augmented.
Publisher: Printed for J.L. Henry Hood, Abel Roper, and Richard Tomlins, and are to be sold at their shops in Fleetstreet; and at the Sun and Bible in Pie-Corner
Published: 1654
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 193
Subjects: Childbirth; Early works to 1800; Midwifery; Midwives; Obstetrics
Other titles: Guide for women; Byrth of mankynd; Womans book; Guide for vvomen
Work titles: Swangern Frawen und hebammen Rosegarten
Notes: The words "Conception .. their children" are bracketed together on title page.

Includes printed marginal notes.

George S. Huntington Library.

English short title catalogue (ESTC), R218053

Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (2nd ed.), R1782B

Based on a translation by Richard Jonas of a Latin edition of: Roeslin, Eucharius. Der swangern Frawen und hebammen Rosegarten.
Table of contents: title: Containing: The anatomie of the vessel of generation; title: The formation of the child in the womb; title: What hinders conception; and its remedies; title: What furthers conception; title: A guide for women in conception; title: Of miscarriage in women; title: A guide for women in labour; title: A guide for women in their lying in; title: Of nursing of children.