Into the 18th century we see the dramatic turn toward the scientific age. Our sources halt right before the recognised period of the Enlightenment, but the change is apparent in our four sources for this century.

1. A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Midwifery
2. Dictionnaire portatif
3. Avis au peuple
4. Abrégé de l’art des accouchemens

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