Getting ready to be a mother :  a little book of information and advice for the young woman who is looking forward to motherhood

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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

by Carolyn Conant Van Blarcom

EN·~6 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

Transcriber’s Note:

1:45
2

GETTING READY TO BE A MOTHER A Little Book of Information and Advice for the Young Woman Who is Looking Forward to Motherhood

1:28
3

PREFACE

3:05
4

INTRODUCTION

3:33
5

CONTENTS

0:35
6

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

2:55
7

CHAPTER I GETTING READY TO BE A MOTHER

17:35
8

CHAPTER II SIGNS THAT A BABY IS COMING

16:42
9

CHAPTER III WHERE THE BABY’S LIFE BEGINS

20:59
10

CHAPTER IV HOW THE BABY DEVELOPS BEFORE HE IS BORN

16:11

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

Carolyn Conant Van Blarcom

Carolyn Conant Van Blarcom

1875–1961

A pioneering nurse, midwife educator, and public health advocate, she helped raise standards for maternal and infant care in the early 20th century. Her work ranged from hospital leadership and wartime nursing organization to influential writing on obstetrical nursing and motherhood.

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