Book of men, women and babies : the laws of God applied to obtaining, rearing and developing the natural, healthful, and beautiful in humanity / by Dr. Porter of New York.

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Book of men, women and babies : the laws of God applied to obtaining, rearing and developing the natural, healthful, and beautiful in humanity / by Dr. Porter of New York. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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New York : Dewitt & Davenport, 1855.

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viii, 199 pages ; 23 cm

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"A compendium on baby conventions, prize babies, species of beauty -- Marriage in its varied relationships -- Conception, generation, parturition, transmission -- Choice of lovers, husbands, wives -- Temperaments for pairs -- Influences of clime, season, aliment, and dress on health and energy -- Beauty of features increased --Weaknesses strengthened -- Defects supplied -- Faculties legitimately used -- Laws of exercise, grace, growth, posture, sleep, and every practical instruction for promoting happiness and beautiful babies!"

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Microfilm. [Bethesda, Md.] : National Library of Medicine, 1991. 1 microfilm reel : negative ; 35 mm
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