Dr. Cheadle has felt the need, as have many other physicians, of a simple, concise, not too technical little treatise that could be placed in the hands of an expectant mother to give her an intelligent idea of the pregnant state, how to conduct herself during this time, how to prepare herself for the important coming event, and how to meet the great obligations that have been placed on her after the baby is born. To meet this need he has prepared the book before us. Dr. Cheadle addresses himself throughout to the mother and rarely forgets himself, as is so commonly done, to introduce prescriptions, formulas and other technicalities. Part I is devoted to the mother, the changes that occur during pregnancy, its signs, symptoms and complications, the preparation for confinement, the event itself and the after-care and convalescence. Part II deals with the baby, its care and hygiene,