William Smellie | |
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| Born | 5 February 1697 Lesmahagow, Scotland |
| Died | 5 March 1763 (aged 66) Lanark, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Obstetrics, anatomy |
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".[1]
- ^ Woods & Galley 2015, p. 158.