02497cam a22003733u 4500 67971 UtSlPG 20260610134553.0 m cr n 260607r20221922utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22025397 UtSlPG en iso639-1 RG Van Blarcom, Carolyn Conant, 1875-1961 Getting ready to be a mother Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-05-02 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) "Getting Ready to Be a Mother" by Carolyn Conant Van Blarcom is an informative guide for expectant mothers written in the early 20th century. The book aims to prepare women for motherhood by addressing both the physiological aspects of pregnancy and practical advice for personal care during this crucial time. It conveys the significance of prenatal care and highlights the importance of a supportive and informed approach to motherhood. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone, exploring the emotions and expectations surrounding the arrival of a baby. The author encourages readers to prepare intentionally for motherhood, countering the prevalent notion that pregnancy requires little consideration. It emphasizes the necessity of proactive care, including the importance of medical consultations and personal hygiene, while dispelling common myths that may cause unneeded anxiety. Additionally, the preface outlines the practicalities of prenatal care and the shared responsibility that comes with preparing for a new life, underscoring the potential for improved outcomes for both mother and child when adequate care and support are sought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Macmillan Company, 1922 Pregnancy Infants -- Care Obstetrics Edgar, J. Clifton (James Clifton), 1859-1939 Rice, Frederick W., -1948 https://archive.org/details/gettingreadytobe00vanbrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67971 108793 108793