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Transcriber’s Note:
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
2022-05-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1961
A pioneering nurse, midwife, and public health writer, she helped modernize maternal and infant care in the early 20th century. Her work focused on practical reforms that protected mothers and babies, and her books brought that knowledge to a wider audience.
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