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GETTING READY TO BE A MOTHER A Little Book of Information and Advice for the Young Woman Who is Looking Forward to Motherhood
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I GETTING READY TO BE A MOTHER
CHAPTER II SIGNS THAT A BABY IS COMING
CHAPTER III WHERE THE BABY’S LIFE BEGINS
CHAPTER IV HOW THE BABY DEVELOPS BEFORE HE IS BORN
A gentle, practical guide written for young women who are about to become mothers, this book blends clear medical insight with reassuring reassurance. It explains the basics of pregnancy, the body’s changes, and the early development of the baby, helping readers feel more connected to the life growing inside them. The author also tackles common myths and anxieties, offering straightforward facts that replace superstition with confidence.
Beyond the science, the text emphasizes everyday habits that support both mother and child—personal hygiene, nutrition, rest, and simple lifestyle adjustments. Illustrated with helpful drawings, the advice is presented in an accessible tone that encourages readers to ask questions and stay in close contact with their physician. By the end of the first part, expectant mothers will have a solid foundation of knowledge to navigate the early weeks of pregnancy with calm and informed optimism.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (363K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: The Macmillan Company, 1922.
Credits
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
May 2, 2022
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1961
A pioneering American nurse and midwife reformer, she helped raise standards for maternal and infant care at a time when those fields were changing fast. Her work on nurse-midwifery training and the prevention of childhood blindness left a lasting mark on public health.
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