The Prospective Mother

J. Morris Slemons (1876 - 1948)

A Handbook for Women During Pregnancy. This book, written for women who have no special knowledge of medicine, aims to answer the questions which occur to them in the course of pregnancy. Directions for safeguarding their health have been given in detail, and emphasis has been placed upon such measures as may serve to prevent serious complications.
(Introduction by J. Morris Slemons)

Genre(s): *Non-fiction, Education, Health & Fitness

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - Preface Jennette Selig
00:02:59
Play 02 02 - Introduction Jennette Selig
00:07:13
Play 03 03 - Chapter 1 - The Signs of Pregnancy and The Date of Confinement Jennette Selig
00:33:14
Play 04 04 - Chapter 2 - The Development of the Ovum Jennette Selig
00:39:18
Play 05 05 - Chapter 3 - The Embryo Rhonda Federman
00:40:23
Play 06 06 - Chapter 4 - The Food Requirements During Pregnancy Rhonda Federman
00:47:37
Play 07 07 - Chapter 5 - The Care of the Body Pamela Krantz
00:41:57
Play 08 08 - Chapter 6 - General Hygienic Measures Pamela Krantz
00:36:24
Play 09 09 - Chapter 7 - The Ailments of Pregnancy Pamela Krantz
00:41:12
Play 10 10 - Chapter 8 - Miscarriage Pamela Krantz
00:48:59
Play 11 11 - Chapter 9, part 1 - The Preparations for Confinement Lucretia B.
00:40:46
Play 12 12 - Chapter 9, part 2 - The Preparations for Confinement Lucretia B.
00:28:18
Play 13 13 - Chapter 10, part 1 - The Birth of the Child Kalynda
00:32:21
Play 14 14 - Chapter 10, part 2 - The Birth of the Child Kalynda
00:26:54
Play 15 15 - Chapter 11 - The Lying-In Period Pamela Krantz
00:45:40
Play 16 16 - Chapter 12 - The Nursing Mother Pamela Krantz
00:44:10
Play 17 17 - Glossary Laurie Anne Walden
00:13:46