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Breastfeeding - Early works to 1800

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    An essay on the injurious custom of mothers not suckling their own children; with some directions for chusing a nurse, and weaning of children, &c. &c. By Ben. Lara, surgeon; member of the Corporation of Surgeons in London, and practitioner in midwifery.

    | Lara, Benjamin 1770?-1848. | Date: 1791
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    The compleat mother, or, An earnest perswasive to all mothers (especially those of rank and quality) to nurse their own children / by Henry Newcome.

    | Henry Newcome junior | Date: 1695
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    The Countesse of Lincolnes nurserie.

    | Elizabeth Clinton, Countess of Lincoln | Date: 1622
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    Avis aux mères qui veulent nourrir leurs enfans.

    | Marie Angelique Anel Le Rebours | Date: An VII. [1799]
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    Examen de plusieurs préjugés et usages abusifs; concernant les femmes enceintes, celles qui sont accouchées, & les enfans en bas âge; ... Ouvrage couronné par l'Académie-royale des sciences & belles-lettres de Nancy, dans sa séance publique du 8 Mai 1776; / par M. Saucerotte.

    | Nicolas Saucerotte | Date: M. DCC. LXXVII. [1777]

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