CHAPTER XIII.

THE EXPECTANT MOTHER.

During maternity the wife should have special consideration.--Lack of intelligence often inspires fear and dread.--Discouraging and depressing remarks of some women to expectant young mothers.--How to overcome her gloomy forebodings.--The changed demeanor of some women after conception.--The husband's duty in such cases.--The wife should become intelligent before conception takes place.--The husband should secure intelligence by reading the best books.--Valuable suggestions on diet, rest and exercise from "Trained Motherhood."--Mistakes often made after confinement.--The marital relation during pregnancy.--The example of birds and animals.--The custom in heathen countries.--Medical authorities quoted.--Importance of an undisturbed maternity, 197