Advice to a wife and mother in two parts
By Pye Henry Chavasse
Length19h 7m
About this audiobook
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
46OCCUPATION.
2CONTENTS.
47AILMENTS, Etc.
3INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER.
48WEANING.
4PART I. MENSTRUATION.
49INDEX.
5SIGNS OF PREGNANCY.
50PREFACE.
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6CLOTHING.
51CONTENTS.
7ABLUTION.
52PRELIMINARY CONVERSATION.
8AIR AND EXERCISE.
53ABLUTION.
9VENTILATION—DRAINAGE.
54MANAGEMENT OF THE NAVEL.
10NECESSITY OF OCCASIONAL REST.
55CLOTHING.
11DIETARY.
56DIET.
12SLEEP.
57VACCINATION.
13MEDICINE.
58DENTITION.
14MISCARRIAGE.
59EXERCISE.
15FALSE LABOR PAINS.
60SLEEP.
16PERIOD OF GESTATION—“THE COUNT.”
61THE BLADDER AND THE BOWELS OF AN INFANT.
17BEING OUT IN THE RECKONING.
62AILMENTS, DISEASE, Etc.
18“IS IT A BOY OR A GIRL?”
63CONCLUDING REMARKS ON INFANCY.
19MONTHLY NURSE.
64ABLUTION.
20THE PRECURSORY SYMPTOMS OF LABOR.
65CLOTHING.
21PREPARATIONS FOR LABOR.
66DIET.
22CHLOROFORM IN HARD AND IN LINGERING LABOR.
67THE NURSERY.
23HINTS TO ATTENDANTS IN CASE THE DOCTOR IS UNAVOIDABLY ABSENT.
68EXERCISE.
24REST AFTER DELIVERY.
69AMUSEMENTS.
25CLOTHING AFTER LABOR.
70EDUCATION.
26REFRESHMENT.
71SLEEP.
27BANDAGE AFTER A CONFINEMENT.
72SECOND DENTITION.
28POSITION.
73DISEASE, Etc. (pt. 1)
29THE LYING-IN ROOM.
74DISEASE, Etc. (pt. 2)
30THE BLADDER.
75WARM BATHS.
31THE BOWELS.
76WARM EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS.
32“CLEANSINGS”—ABLUTIONS.
77ACCIDENTS.
33REST AND QUIETUDE.
78ABLUTION, Etc.
34DIETARY.
79CLOTHING.
35BEVERAGE.
80DIET.
36CHANGE OF ROOM.
81AIR AND EXERCISE.
37EXERCISE IN THE OPEN AIR.
82AMUSEMENTS.
38THE DUTIES OF A NURSING MOTHER
83EDUCATION.
39THE BREAST.
84HOUSEHOLD WORK FOR GIRLS.
40STATED TIMES FOR SUCKLING.
85CHOICE OF PROFESSION OR TRADE.
41CLOTHING.
86SLEEP.
42DIETARY.
87ON THE TEETH AND THE GUMS.
43FRESH AIR AND EXERCISE.
88PREVENTION OF DISEASE, Etc.
44THE POSITION OF A MOTHER DURING SUCKLING.
89INDEX.
45THE TEMPER.
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