Van Blarcom, Carolyn Conant 1875-1961 creator Edgar, J. Clifton (James Clifton) 1859-1939 Rice, Frederick W. -1948 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Originally published: United States: The Macmillan Company, 1922 Pregnancy Infants -- Care Obstetrics RG United States: The Macmillan Company, 1922 22025397 https://archive.org/details/gettingreadytobe00vanbrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67971 https://archive.org/details/gettingreadytobe00vanbrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67971 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134553.0 67971