Assessing Maternal Health in the Medical Manuscript “Resaleh Tadbir-e Hawamel”

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1 Associate Professor of History Department of Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

2 Master’s degree in Islamic History, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

10.30476/rhm.2024.104521.1249

Abstract

Studies related to women and their various issues have always been significant throughout history. When examining the historical deprivation of Iranian women across different periods, it becomes clear that research resources in this field are quite limited. This is especially true regarding pregnancy and issues directly related to a woman’s body. Therefore, “Resaleh Tadbir Hawamel,” authored by Mohammad Salim ibn Mohammad Safi Javanshir Qarabaghi Hajilo, Adib Al-Hokama, is one of the sources accessible from the Qajar era that can be studied. The purpose of this article is to analyze the pregnancy health of women as presented in “Resaleh Tadbir Hawamel,” which is particularly important for understanding the Qajar period. Given the historical nature of the topic, this research aims to uncover hidden aspects by thoroughly examining “Resaleh Tadbir Hawamel” and other sources. The findings are based on the idea that the author of the treatise believed that, until his time, no scientific book had been written addressing measures and treatment methods related to the health of pregnant women. By writing this treatise, he aimed to establish a scientific approach to this area of medicine, particularly in light of Iran’s ongoing confrontation with new scientific ideas and the scarcity of female doctors specializing in reproductive health. Thus, in addition to critiquing the unscientific methods of uninformed individuals in this field, the treatise discusses a range of issues—from the most specific to the most general-regarding pregnant women, offering appropriate solutions and treatment options.

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Journal of Research on History of Medicine
Volume 14, Issue 3
August 2025
Pages 199-216

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