FROM MEDICAL EXPERT TO MOTHER: HEALTH ADVICE FOR TINY MORAL AND SPIRITUAL AGENTS IN LATE-NINETEENTH CENTURY AND EARLY-TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICA.

Autor: Yang, Elisabeth M.
Zdroj: Women's History Today; Summer2024, p8-15, 8p
Abstrakt: The article examines the evolution of health advice given to mothers during the late 19th century and early 20th century America. It explores how medical professionals and societal norms influenced the guidance provided to mothers, emphasizing the moral and spiritual development of children alongside their physical health. It highlights the transition from purely medical advice to a more holistic approach that considered the child's overall well-being.
Databáze: Supplemental Index