Chapter XII: Part III: The Expectant Mother

CHAPTER VI. PRENATAL CARE. Instruction of the Mother, Examinations,
and Observations. Importance of Prenatal Care. The Nurse’s Part.
Personal Hygiene of Pregnancy. Excretions. Kidneys. Urine Tests.
Skin. Bowels. Clothes: corsets, binders, shoes. Diet. Fresh Air and
Exercise. Rest and Sleep. Care of the Breasts. Teeth. Travelling.
Marital Relation. Common Discomforts during Pregnancy. Nausea and
Vomiting. Heartburn. Distress. Flatulence. Diarrhea. Pressure
Symptoms. Swelling of the Feet. Varicose Veins. Hemorrhoids. Cramps
in the Legs. Shortness of Breath. Vaginal Discharge. Itching. Early
Symptoms of Complications of Pregnancy: Toxemias, Premature
Terminations, Hemorrhage.

CHAPTER VII. MENTAL HYGIENE OF THE EXPECTANT MOTHER. Common Causes of
Mental and Nervous Breakdown during Pregnancy. Nurse’s Attitude.

CHAPTER VIII. PREPARATION OF ROOM, DRESSINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR HOME
DELIVERY.