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6/25/12

Archival maternity tips

These are from 1939, displayed at the Yale medical library. 31 in total but I'll give you some highlights


Well I guess that's true.... the modern era would probably advocate for more comfortable footwear in the process or perhaps none at all.


Look at Dad's body language!  Doc almost seems to be pleading with him. Three piece suit ... hat and paper in hand...Dad, why don't you grab a chair and chill for a bit?


And gossips are always b$tches in crazy hats....What kind of medical misinformation were gossips propagating in 1939?  "Now Edna, you know lead paint chips are the best thing to make your baby's bones strong."

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