Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children

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Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children

by Pye Henry Chavasse

EN·~11 hours·1 chapter

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ADVICE TO A MOTHER - ON THE MANAGEMENT OF HER CHILDREN AND ON THE TREATMENT ON THE MOMENT OF SOME OF THEIR MORE PRESSING ILLNESSES AND ACCIDENTS - BY - PYE HENRY CHAVASSE, - FELLOW OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND, FELLOW OF THE OBSTETRICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON, FORMERLY PRESIDENT OF QUEEN'S COLLEGE MEDICO-CHIRURGICAL SOCIETY, BIRMINGHAM.

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Description

A straightforward guide written for mothers who want solid, practical help with their children’s everyday health. Drawing on years of medical experience, the author explains how to recognise early signs of common childhood illnesses, when to call a doctor and how to act when professional help is not immediately available. The tone stays clear and free of technical jargon, offering step‑by‑step instructions for caring for a sick infant, keeping a nursery clean and avoiding harmful habits.

The book also tackles urgent situations such as accidents, giving calm, decisive advice on first‑aid measures that can make the difference between danger and safety. Beyond emergency care, it shares simple preventative habits to strengthen a child’s constitution and promote long‑term wellbeing. Listeners will find a compassionate voice that respects a mother’s instinct while providing the reliable guidance that can turn uncertainty into confidence.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (647K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Pye Henry Chavasse

1810–1879

A Birmingham surgeon who turned practical medical advice into bestselling household reading, he wrote plainly for parents and families at a time when such guidance was not easy to find. His books on child care, women's health, and everyday family medicine were widely reprinted in the 19th century.

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