Steps in the Evolution of Baby Welfare Work in Chicago, Development from 1905 to 1914: Together with Items of Interest Concerning Infant Welfare Work in Germany, France and England (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Relief workers found great difficulty in persuading moth ers to take their children to the hospitals. Many of them could not speak English, and had come from countries where they had acquired a deep-seated belief that hospitals used sick folk as clinical material. -the black bottle and other superstitions held terrors for these people, which were often beyond the persuasion of the friends who urged hospital care.
Many mothers had the same point of view as the Greek mother of little Nicholas, whose story is recorded by the Vis iting Nurses. The nurse was urging her to carry Nicholas - three months old, and the first son - to the tent and leave him there. If he were not a baby, nurse, perhaps I couldbut would those nurses there understand his baby-greek? Me, his mother, I understand, but he no talk English baby talk yet.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the development of welfare work for infants in Chicago from approximately 1905 to 1914. The book offers insights into the evolution of infant welfare measures, highlighting the contributions of the author and other stakeholders in establishing initiatives such as tent-house baby stations, milk stations, and educational campaigns. It sheds light on the understanding of infant mortality and its causes, emphasizing the importance of breastfeeding, proper nutrition, and access to healthcare. Through a historical lens, the book examines the role of social workers, nurses, and community leaders in shaping early childhood care policies and practices, providing valuable insights into the historical context of infant welfare work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333299613_0
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