THE PROSPECTIVE MOTHER


A Handbook for Women During Pregnancy



by

J. MORRIS SLEMONS

Associate Professor of Obstetrics,
The Johns Hopkins University.


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PREFACE


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. Treatment of such
conditions has not been discussed, as it can be judiciously carried
out only by a physician who has the opportunity to observe and study
the individual patient. Furthermore, if there is to be notable
improvement in the management of cases of childbirth, the appearance