Purity and Truth What a Young Wife Ought to Know (Self and Sex Series) 1908 by MRS EMMA DRAKE
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Excellent condition hardcover published in 1908
'Originally published in 1901, 'What a young wife ought to know' is a fascinating works of the period and still an interesting read today. Chapters include; Intelligence of the young wife, Home and dress, Health of the young wife, The choice of a husband, What shall a young wife expect to be to her husband, Trousseau and wedding presents, The marital relations, Preparation for motherhood, Preparation for fatherhood, Antenatal Infanticide, The Moral Responsibility of Parents in Heredity, Ailments of Pregnancy, Development of the Foetus, Baby's Wardrobe, The Choice of Physician and Nurse, The Birth Chamber, Surroundings and After-Care of The Mother, Care of the Baby, The Mother the Teacher, Common Ailments of Children, Guarding against Secret Vice, The Training of children, Body Building and Mothers' meetings, Study Clubs and Books. Much of the information is still useful and practical today.'