The First Ten Days

Abstract

MRS. G is a young American mother of twenty-four, and her occupation is that of a homemaker. She seems to be very clean and neat, does not smoke nor drink, and her health has always been good. She was somewhat nervous and apprehensive, due probably to fear resulting from a previous pregnancy in which she lost her baby. This baby means everything to Mrs. G and she is willing to do anything in the baby's interest. The loving parents may spoil the child, but they have thought of that and hope to do their best to prevent it. Mr. G has been employed by a large printing company for over two years. He has a good salary and they live quite comfortably in their own rural home. This is their second child and their