Publisher's Synopsis
Amnesia and Analgesia in Parturition, Twilight Sleep is a medical book written by Alfred Myer Hellman and originally published in 1915. The book explores the use of a controversial medical procedure known as ""twilight sleep"" during childbirth. The procedure involves administering a combination of drugs, including morphine and scopolamine, to the mother, which induces a state of semi-consciousness and relieves pain during labor. However, it also causes amnesia, meaning the mother has no memory of the birth. Hellman discusses the benefits and risks of the procedure, as well as its history and development. He also provides case studies and testimonials from women who have undergone twilight sleep. The book was written during a time when the use of twilight sleep was becoming increasingly popular, but it was later discovered that the procedure had significant risks and was not as safe as previously thought. Nevertheless, Amnesia and Analgesia in Parturition, Twilight Sleep remains an important historical document in the history of obstetrics and anesthesia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as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.
