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Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la m6thode. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 ;* THE Flf iliAIi Mil OF WOHAM. ADVICE TO THE MAIDEN, WIFE, AND MOTHER. — BY— GEO. H. NAPHEYS, A.M., M.D. Member of Philadelphia County Medical Society ; €orresponding Member of the Gynsecoloyical Society of Boston . Author of *^ Compendium qf Modern Theraputics," ^c, ^c. " Je voux qu'une temmo alt des clartea dp tout." MOI.IRRB. § o t- 8. 2 (^ SYNOPSIS OF THE BOOK. It treats in detail the three peculiar phases of woman's life, vii., maidenhood, matrimony and maternity. Under the first head, the subject of puberty, its dangers and hygiene, and of love, are discussed from a medical stand-point. Valuable ad- vice is given on the marriage of cousins, on the eifects of mar- riage on v?oman and man, jn "choosing a busband,*' on " the engagement," on the right time of the year to marry, on the wedding tour, and on' many kindred topics. The phys- iology of the marriage relation is then considered. In the second part of the book, "the wife." It commences with some salutary hints on the "wedding night." Such inquiries of universal hygienic interest as, Sliall husband and wife oc- cupy the same room and bed ? What kind of bed is most healthful ? the dignity and propriety of the sexual instinct- its indulgence, restraint, and physiological laws, &c., are de- corous!/ but plainly treated. Well considered views are ad- vanced in regard to over-production aivl the limitation of off- epring. The author also gives much useful advice to sieril© ^HYSIOAI, LIFB OF WOMAN. wives who lesire to have children, and he answers the quef" tion, Can the sexes be produced at will? in the light of thf> most recent scientific research. Many pages are devoted to the discussion of inheritance, how to have, beautiful cliildren, twin bearing, &c. The information in regard to the signs oi pregnancy and the avoidance of its diseases and discomiorts, tlie prevention of " mothers' marks " and of miscarriage, is of incalculable value to every woman. Minute, practical and cai el'ul directions are laid down as to the proper preparations for confinement, how to preserve the form after childbirth, etc. Under the head of " the mother " the rules for nursing, weaning and brimming up by hand, are copious, and would benefit every mother to know. The volume closes with a consideiation of "The Perils of Maternity," and of the dangers- and hygiene of "The change of liie." TESTIMONIALS. The following, among others, have been received indicating the scientific value and moral worth of this book : — SIR WM. STERLING MAXWELL, Recently elected Lord Rector of Edinburgh Uiiiversity, gave the usual address on being installed in that office. Among otiier things he referred to the medical education of women, and said he was in favour of teaching women everything that tliey desired to learn, and for opening to them the doors of the highest oral instruction as wide as the doors of book learning. So long, he said, as women would administer to their sick children and husbands, he must hear some argument more convincing than he had yet heard why they were to be de- bai-red from learning the ocientific grounds of the art of which they were so often the empirical practitioners or the docile and intelligent instruments. FROM PROFESSOR JOHN S. HART, LL.D. Stath Normal Sohool, Trenton, N.J. Gbo, H. Naphbys, M.D., — Dear Sir : I have read with attention the advance sheets of your book, "The Physical Life of Woman ;" and take pleasure in saying that you have handled a most difficult and important subject with equal delicacy and ability. Yours t?»ily, JOHN. S. HART. f i PHYSICAL LIVB OF WOMAN. OPINION OF MARK HOPKINS, D.D., LL.D., President of Williams College. "Your book is conscientiously written, and will be likely to do good. " FROM THE N.Y. EVANGELIST, NOV. 18, 1869. This is a plain and practical treatise prepared by a physician Of skill and experience, in which he aims to furnish informa- tion to women, in their peculiar conditions and relations, xnar- ried and single, so as to enable them to preserve their own health, and perform their duties to themselves and their chil- dren. The most delicate subjects are treated in language so chaste as not to offend any pure mind. EDITORIAL FROM PHILADELPHIA MEDICAL AND SURGI- CAL REPORTER. It is a singular fact, that in this country most of the works on medical hygienic matters have been written by ir- regular practitioners in order to help on, its legs some ism oi pathy of their own. The public is really desirous of informa tion al)0ut the great questions of life and health. It buys whatever is olfered it, and cannot tell of course the lares irom the wheat. In fact.as we have said, there has been very little wheat offered it. Scientific physicians do not seem to have taken the pains in this country, as in Germany, to spread sound medical information among the people. We therefore welcome all the more warmly a work which, under any circumstances, would command our praise, advance sheets of which ard now before us. The author is Dr. George H. Napheys, of this city, well known to all the readers of the " Reporter " as a constant contributor to its pages for a number of years, a close student of therapeutics, and a pleasing writer. The title of the book is " The Physical Life of Woman ; advice to the Maiden, Wife, and Mother." It is a complete manual of information for women, in their peculiar conditions and relations, married and single. The style is simple, agreeable, and eminently proper and delicate, conspicuously so when treating of such diflScult topics to handle in a popular book, yet so necessary to be handled, as the marital relations of husband and wife, the con- summation of marriage, etc. We do not doubt that this work will find as large a sale both in and out of the profession in this country, as the works of Bocl h and EUencke in Germany, and of Tilt fLad C.iavasse in England. ♦: PHYSICAL LIFE OF WOMAN. FROM REV. HORACE BUSHNELL, D.D. Hartford, Conn., Sept., 1869.. Geo. H. NAriiEvs, M.D., — Dcariiir: I have read a largo part cf your book with interest. I shrink from expressing any estimate of it as respects its physiological merit, but it seems to be a book well studied, and it is written with much delicacy and a careful respect, at all points, to the great interests of morality. It will cei-tainly be a great help to intelligence on the subject, and ought, therefore, to bt correspondently useful. Very respectfully yours, HORACE BUSHNELL. FROM HARVEY L. BYRD, M.D., Professor of Obstetrics in the Medkal Departmeui of Washington University of Baltimore^ Maryland. Baltimore, Sept. 1869. Dr. Geo. H. Naphbys, Philadelphia, — Dear Sir : I have exariiined with much pleasure and satis- faction your work on " The Physical Life of Woman," and do not hesitate to commend it most warmly to our country women, for whose benefit it is intended. I congratulate you on the felicitous manner in which you have treated so difficult a subject, and Mfould recommend it to the public as supplying a want that has long been telt in this country. Omne yerimi utile dicta, and what can be move proper, or more u.seful, than that woman should be made acquainted with the great laws of her being, and the duties for which she wa.-^ ci^^ated ? Very respectfully, your ohed't servant, HARVEY L. BYRD. OPINION OF S. W. BUTLER, M.D., Editor of the Philadelphia ^^ Medical and Surgical Reporter." I have carefully examined "The Physical Life of Woman," hnd find it a work at once thoroughly representing moderr science, and eminently adapted for family instruction. It if well suited to female readers, to whom it is especially addressed both in the matter it contains and in the delicacy with which points relating to their physiological life are mentioned. • W. BUTLER. PHVfllOAIi Un Of WOMAN. * EXTRACTS PROM LETTER UBOEIVED KROM EDWARD If. SNOW, M.D., OF PttOVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND. PBoviDBNoa, Sept., 1869. Dk. Napiibys, — Dear Sir : I have examined with much interest the advance sheets of your book, "The Physical Life of Woman;" I am highly pleased with it. The advice given seems to me to be genemlly correct and judiciously expressed ; and in my opin- ion the wide circulatioa of the book would be a benefit to the community. Iruly yours, EDWIN. M. SNOW. PROM REV. OEOROB ALEX. OROOKE, D.D., D.C.L. Philadblphia, Sept., 1869. Dr. Gbo. H. Napheys, — JJtar Sir : I have carefully read your work entitled " The Physical Life of Woman," and as the result, I must candidly say that I believe the information it contains is well calculateil to lessen suffering and greatly benefit the human race. 1 know there are some falsely fastidious persons who would ob- ject to any work of the kind, but " to the pure all things are pure." You have done your part fearlessly and well, and in a popular manner, and I trust that your work may be produc- tive of all the good you design by its publication. Very faithfully, GEO. ALEX. CROOKE. OPINION OP LLOYD P. SMITH. lAbrarian Philadelphia Library. LniRARY Co. OF Philapblphia, Fifth St. Bel. Chbbhut, Philadelphia, Sept., 1869. It is an open question whether books de secretis mulierum should be written for the general public, but there is no doubt that when they are written, it should be done by the regular medical tiaculty and not by ignorant quacks. Dr. Napheys' " Physical Life of Woman " shows not only the scientific attainments of the author, but also a wide range of miscellaneous reading. The delicate subjects treated of are handled with a seriousness and earnestness becoming their importance, and the author's views are expressed in excellent English. LLOYD P. SMITH. * • pitTSiCAL un or woman. LETTER RECEIVED FROM REV. GEO. BRINGHCRST. Rector of the P. E. Chwch of the Messiah, Philada. Philadblphia, Sept., 1869. Dr. Qbo H. Naphbys, — My Dear Sir : I have perused with considerable care and pleasure the work on the " Physical Life of Woman," and feel no hesitation in pronouncing it admirably composed, honest, succinct, retined and worthy the companionship of every lady of this age. I hail its a>ppearance with gratitude, and look upon it as a valuable contribution to those efforts which are making in various directions to elevate the tone of morals of the nineteenth century, and to enable mothers to discharge faith- fully the duties they owe their children, fciincerely yours, GEORGE BRINGHURST. FROM THE MEDICAL RECORD, NEW YORK, JAN. 16, 1870. Doctor Napheys. in his work on "The Physical Life of Woman," has acquitted himself with infinite credit. The sub- ject, which for a work of its size takes a very wide range, is treated in choice, nay elegant language, and wo have not noticed A single expression upon the most delicate matter, that could offend the most refined taste. There are, too, a great many interesting historical facts connected witn the general topic, both in an ethical and physiological point of view, which show much discrimination in their production, and a good amount of sterling scholarship. To the medical reader there are mafiy points in the book that are worthy of attention, prominent among which are remarks bearing upon the right of limitntion of offspring. We sincerely hope that for the real benefit of women, it may meet with a hearty reception, and be productive of great good, in preventing many of these disorders now so rife in the community, which are solely the result of ignorance of the ordinary laws of female hygiene. No one, however scrupulous, need fear to admit the work within the pale of his family circle, and place it with conli- dence, in the hands of his daughters. FROM THE NEW YORK MEDICAL GAZETTE, Jan. 8, 1870. Though professedly wiitten for popular instruction, this book will not tail to instruct, as well the professional reader. We cordially recommend the perusal of Dr. Napheys' book to every woman seeking a fuller acquaintance with her physical organism. PHT8I0AL Lira OF WOMAM. FROM H. N. EASTMAN, M.D., Prqfeasov of Practical Medic'rie in Geneva Medical College. QsNirA, Sept., 1869. ftio. H. Naphmyb', M.D.^— Dear Sir : I have Just completed a careful reading of your advance sheets of "The Physical Life of Woman," and I un- lif>sitatins;tv pronounce it an admirable work, and one especially needed at this time. Tlie book is written in a chaste, elevated, and vigorous styl©, is replete with instructions indispensable to the welfare and happiness of women, and should be placed in the hands of every mature maiden and matron in our Und. H. N. EASTMAN. FROM THE NASHVILLE JOURNAL OP MEDICINE AND SURGERY FOR NOVEMBER, 1869. .The outside of this book is more stylish and artistic than any the market has owed to the press this season. The type and paper of the inside are in keeping with the elegant exterior. The work contains much valuable matter, in a style peculiarly attractive. It is intended to treat woman a^ z. i-ational being, to let her know much about herself as a woman, that from this knowledge she may prevent and therefore escape much of the suffering endured bv her sex. And who can do this but a physician? This may be regarded as the first attempt of the kind in this country. FROM THE CHICAGO MEDICAL EXAMINER OF NOVEMBER 19, 1869. This work is written in a plain and pleasing style well cal- culated both to please and instruct. There is nothing of the sensational or imaginative character in it. On the cortrary, its teachings are in strict accordance with scientific facts und good sense. Though designed specially for females, yet a careful perusal would be productive of much benefit to both sexes. FROM THE BOSTON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL JOURNAL, NOV. 25, 1869. Most valuable for the perusal of mothers, and of those fathers who may be equal to the task of advising sons liable to commit matrimony. The style — of the text — is unexception able. Words are not wasted, and those used li^e to the point. The volume is not a mere resume of others' opinions ; but the author has made the topics of which he treats his own. PRTBICAL Liri or WOMAN PROM THE NATIONAL BAPTIST, PHILADELPHIA, Dao. 30, 1869. We join in the cordial welcome which this book has received. The'-e is no other work which tells bo well juft what every woman, — and every considerate man also, — ought to know. Maternity is the one great function of woman, according to God's ordinance, and for this marvellous and holy mission, her physical, intellectual, and moral constitution has been designed. Dr. Napheys, in his wise " advice to maiden, wife, and mother," passes in review the cardinal facts respecting woman's physical life. The b(jok is written in a very clear and simple style, so that no one can misunderstand it, while there is nothing to disturb or oft'end the most sensitive. A judicious mother would do her maturing daughters great service by hrst carefully reading this volume herself, and then have them read it under her guidance. OPINION OF MRS. R. B. GLEASON, M.D. Elmira, N.Y., Sept. 1869. The advanced sheets of "The Physical Life of Woman" have been read with much interest. In this book Dr. Napheys has well met a real need of the age. There are many things incident to woman's physical organization which she needs to know, and concerning which she still does not want to ask a physician, and may not have one at hand when she most desires tho information. This book can be easily read and perfectly understood by those not familiar with medical terms. All matters of delicacy are treated with freedom, and still with a purity of thought and expression which is above criticism. For many years we have been often asked for just such a book, and shall gladly commend it to the many wives and mothers who want for themselves and grown-up daughters such a book of helps and hints for home life. MRS. R. B. GLEASON. OPINION OF DR. R. SHELTON MACKENZIE. Philadelphia, Oct., 1869. Believing th^' / oh a work as Dr. Napheys' » Physical Life ox Woman," givi). ^'^eat deal of valuable information, explicitly and delicately, js ' vely to be of very essential importance to the fair sex, J citn^.ot hesitate to express my favourable opinion of its objecf, an i '.-ecution. PHTifAi hm or wokAM. FKOM TUE METHODIST HUME JOURNAL, - DEC. 4, 1869. ' HKheito, the subjects so honestly and so skillftilly treated in this volume, have, to a very great extent, been ru'ed out ol the realm of popular knowledge, and information ot this class sought only in a clandestine manner. The people have suf- fered by deplorable ignorance on those topics, which should be as familiar to us as the alpnabet. Dr. Napheys, by his scientific handling of the physiological points which relate to health, training, and develoi)ment, has rendered a great service to the world. This, the press and public men have notI)een slow to acknowledge. This book has gained unqual.'ifiod praise, and well deserves it. FBOM THE INDEPENDENT, NEW YORK, NOV. 11, 1869. ,' . It required a brave but sensitively pure man to provide for the want which existed for some reliable medical instruc tions upon points which every woman and every married man ought to know, and few do. Dr. Napheys we do not know personally. But his book is at once brave and pure. It is written in such a spirit that she who really desires to learn the truths of which she cannot with justice to herself or others be ignorant, may do so without bemg shocked ; while he who hopes to stimulate a vicious imagination by its perusal will turn from its pages disappointed away. FROM THE PHILADELPHIA EVENING TELEGRAPH, OCT. 6, 1869. This is a work by a physician of reputation on the hygieno of woman, designed for popular use, and introducing a variety of topics not generally discus3ed outside of regular scientific medical works. Dr. Napheys writes with dignity and earnest- ness, and there is not a chapter in his book that may not be read by persons of both sexes. Of course, such a work as this is intended for men and women of mature years, and it is not suitable to be left lying about for the gratification of ide curi- osity. The author has been careful to write nothing that can possibly give oSence, and he conveys much sour 1 instruction that, if heeded by those to whom it is particularly addressed, will save much sufTering. '• ' " ' ■-■"■' ; -m: ;r / .JllWHilWiili^ Hi MRU PHYSICAL LIFE OP WOMAN. FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN OiF PHILADELPHU, DEC. 4, 1869. A book which treats wisely and delicately of very important subjects, and subjects which ought to be treated by competent nands, instead of being left to quacks and the venders of nos- trums. Dr. Napheys is evidently a conscientious and intelli- gent physician, and his counsels are such as may be put in the hands of all persons needing such counsels. We commend it loi' its judicious exposition of the laws of nature. PBOM REV. HENRY CLAY TRUMBULL, Secretary of New England Department of Missions of the American Sunday-school Union. Habtpord, Ct., Oct., 1869. Geo. H. Napheys, M.D. — My Dear Sir: Understanding from my long acquaintance •:t'ith you, your thoroughness of mental culture, your delicacy of sentiment, and your sound good sense, I was prepared to approve heartily the tone and style of your new work — " The Physical Life of Woman " — when its advance sheets were first placed in my hands. A close examination of it convinces me that it is a book which can be read by every woman to her instruction and advantage. Its manner is unexceptionable. Its style is r6markal)ly simple. Its substance evidences v^ur professional knowledge and your extensive study. I beii»»i« it needs only to be brought to notice to commend itseit widely. I think you have done an excellent work in its prepar{;tioa. Sincerely your friend, H. CLAY TRUMBULL PROM THE NEW Y(3RK CHRISTIAN UNION, JAN. 8, 1870. Society owes a debt of giatitude to this bmve and scientific physician for the unexceptional way in which he has pei-formed a work that has, up to the pul)lioativ,n of this book, been a paramount need, not to be satisfied anywhere in the Entjlish language. If the volume contained only the chapter on the in- fluence of thG mother's mind upon her unborn child, we would -ecommend its purchase by every family In the land. THE PHYSICAL LIFE OF WOMAN. THE Physical Life oe Woman 3lb»'tte to ll)t MAIDEN, WIFE, AND MOTHER. BY GEO. H. NAPHKYS, A.M., M.D. MBBROP PHTLAD^LPHIA COTOTT MEDICAL 80CIBTY ; CORRKSPONDINa MBMBBB OF TlIK aTOiBOOIiOCilCAL SOOIHTY OP BOSTON ; AUTHOR OF " COMrKNDlOM or MODBKN THERAPKUTICS," BTC, KTC. ILLUSTRATED. TO WHICH IS ADDRD PAHTUniTION WITHOUT PAIN; BY M. Ii. HOLBFOOK, M.». " Jeveux qu'uno feinme ait des clartfisde tout." MOLIIRB. TOEONTO : MACLEAR AND COMPANY. 1875. ■■i KlINTF.R, ROSF & CO , PRINTERS AND BINDERS, TORONTO. ■ 1 PREFACE TO THE SECOND CANADIAN EDITION m In bringing out a new Canadian Edition of Dr. Naphey's invalua- ble Work, little need be said by way of Preface. No one can read the book without profiting by it; and no one need expect to find in its pages a single word to offend any mind rightly constituted. In the words of the New YoRK Evangelist, "the most delicate subjects are treated in language so chaste as not to offend any pure mind; and the highest authority we acknowledge declares, that "to the pure all things are purs." The work covers the whole grouud embraced in the Table of Contents: And on the great engrossing subject which lately called forth such emphatic deliverances by the Right Rev. Bishop Coxe, Right Rev. Primate Spaulding, the old and new school Presbyterian General Assemblies, &c., &c., it utters no uncertain sound. The facts, references, &c., are mainly applied to the United States, where the book was first published, but they all tell with equal force in our own country. That the "Work is highly appreciated where it is best known, a sale of over one hundred thousand copies in a few months amply proves. ' m m f' r t n m hn PKEFACE TO THE CANADIAN EDITION. In bringing out the Fourth Canadian Edition of Dr. Napheys' invaluable work, little need be said by way of Preface. No one can read the book without profiting by it ; and no one need expect to find in its pages a single word to affect any mind rightly constituted. In the words of the New York EvANGE- Lisr, " the most delicate subjects are treated in language so chaste as not to offend any pure mind ; " and the highest au- thority we acknowledge declares that " to the pure all tilings are pure." The work covers the whole ground embraced in the Table '^tf Contents : and on the great engrossing subject which lately called forth such emphatic deliverances by the Right Rev. Bishop Coxe, Right Rev. Primate Spaulding, the old and new school Presbyterian General Assemblies, &c., &c., it utters no uncertain sound. The facts, references, &c., are mainly applied to the United States, where the book was first published, but they all tell witii equal force in om* own country. That the work is highly appreciated where it is best knowf the sale of hundreds of thousands amply proves. Toronto, 1875. PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION. The issue of a Second Edition of this work within two weeks after the publication of the first, is an evidence of its popu- larity, which is as gratifying to, as it was unexpected by, the author. Phila6elphia, Oct., 1869. PREFACE TO THE FIFTH EDITION. That the FIFTH EDITION and the TENTH THOUSAND of this work should be called for within three months from its first appearance, can astonish no one so much as it does the author. But the gratification which this unexpected success naturally gives, is less than the pleasure he feels in the kindly reception the book has met from the religious, the medical, and the gen- eral press, and from the hundreds of letters from private indi- viduals, assuring him that his instructions have proved of real value to them in daily life. It is his hope that the additions and corrections which he has made in this edition, will add to its usefulness and insure it a still wider popularity. THE AUTHOR No. 155 North Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Dec, 1869. 't-'- mmmmmmmmmmmmiiggg//g/g^ ' \l m' PKEFACE. It aeema well to offer, at the outset, a few words explanatory of the nature and object of this book. The author feels that its aim is novel, in daring, and will perhaps subject him to criticism. He therefore makes his plea, pro domo sud, in ad- vance. Xhe researches of scientific men within the last few years have brought to light very many facts relating to the physiol- ogy of woman, the diseases to which she is subject, and the proper means to prevent those diseases. Such information, if universally possessed, cannot but result in great benefit to the individual and the commonwealth. The difficulty is to express one's self clearly and popularly on topics never referred to in ordinary social intercourse. But as the physician is obliged daily to speak in plain yet decorous language of such matters, the author felt that the difficulty was not insurmountable. ' He is aware that a respectable though diminishing class in the community maintain that nothing which relates exclusively to either sex should become the subject of popular medical instruction. With every inclination to do this class justice, he feels sure that such an opinion is radically erroneous. Igno- rance is no more the mother of purity than she is of religion. The men and women who study and practise medicine are not T PREFACE. the worse but the better, for their knowle