William Smellie (obstetrician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Smellie (obstetrician)

obstetrician

Date of Birth: 15-Feb-1697

Place of Birth: Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 05-Mar-1763

Profession: physician, surgeon, gynaecologist, obstetrician

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

William Smellie (5 February 1697 – 5 March 1763) was a Scottish obstetrician and medical instructor who practiced and taught primarily in London.
One of the first prominent male midwives in Britain, he designed an improved version of the obstetrical forceps, established safer delivery practices, and through his teaching and writing helped make obstetrics more scientifically based.
He is often called the "father of British midwifery".