The Prospective Mother, a Handbook for Women During Pregnancy

A practical handbook for women without medical training explains the anatomical and physiological changes of pregnancy, the role of the placenta in fetal nourishment and protection, and common antenatal concerns. It emphasizes prophylaxis and the importance of competent medical supervision before, during, and after birth, offering preventive measures, warning signs that merit a physician's attention, and guidance on hygiene, labor preparation, and postpartum recovery including maternal nursing. Technical terms are defined in context and a glossary is provided; treatment options are deliberately withheld so that clinical decisions remain with the attending physician.