Advice to a wife and mother in two parts

Advice to a wife and mother in two parts

By Pye Henry Chavasse
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In "Advice to a Wife and Mother in Two Parts," Pye Henry Chavasse masterfully combines practical guidance with moral reflections, addressing the multifaceted roles of women in the domestic sphere during the Victorian era. His writing is characterized by a blend of earnestness and empathy, as he delves into the intricacies of motherhood and marital relationships. Chavasse's work emerges from a rich literary context where the ideas of domesticity, femininity, and moral obligation were foregrounded, offering timeless insights that resonate with both historical and contemporary audiences. Pye Henry Chavasse, a physician and an influential figure in late 19th-century England, draws upon his extensive experience in observing family dynamics and health. His dual role as a medical professional and a family man informs his compassionate views on women's vital contributions to society. Chavasse's expertise in health and well-being heightens the book's relevance, as it provides not only emotional counsel but also practical advice grounded in his observations of family life and societal expectations. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the evolution of gender roles and the historical conditions shaping family life. Chavasse's articulate and heartfelt prose offers invaluable lessons that still resonate today, making it a quintessential read for mothers, wives, and scholars alike.

Audiobook details

GenreSelf-Help
Length19 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
26REFRESHMENT.
2CONTENTS.
27BANDAGE AFTER A CONFINEMENT.
3INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER.
28POSITION.
4PART I. MENSTRUATION.
29THE LYING-IN ROOM.
5SIGNS OF PREGNANCY.
30THE BLADDER.
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6CLOTHING.
31THE BOWELS.
7ABLUTION.
32“CLEANSINGS”—ABLUTIONS.
8AIR AND EXERCISE.
33REST AND QUIETUDE.
9VENTILATION—DRAINAGE.
34DIETARY.
10NECESSITY OF OCCASIONAL REST.
35BEVERAGE.
11DIETARY.
36CHANGE OF ROOM.
12SLEEP.
37EXERCISE IN THE OPEN AIR.
13MEDICINE.
38THE DUTIES OF A NURSING MOTHER
14MISCARRIAGE.
39THE BREAST.
15FALSE LABOR PAINS.
40STATED TIMES FOR SUCKLING.
16PERIOD OF GESTATION—“THE COUNT.”
41CLOTHING.
17BEING OUT IN THE RECKONING.
42DIETARY.
18“IS IT A BOY OR A GIRL?”
43FRESH AIR AND EXERCISE.
19MONTHLY NURSE.
44THE POSITION OF A MOTHER DURING SUCKLING.
20THE PRECURSORY SYMPTOMS OF LABOR.
45THE TEMPER.
21PREPARATIONS FOR LABOR.
46OCCUPATION.
22CHLOROFORM IN HARD AND IN LINGERING LABOR.
47AILMENTS, Etc.
23HINTS TO ATTENDANTS IN CASE THE DOCTOR IS UNAVOIDABLY ABSENT.
48WEANING.
24REST AFTER DELIVERY.
49INDEX.
25CLOTHING AFTER LABOR.
50PREFACE.

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