
Jane Cheney Spock
Significant Others
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A New Mom's Guide to Parenting
Ben tried to liberate mothers from an over-reliance on their pediatrician. Jane was respectful of him as the expert, but she also had wisdom of her own to offer. She suggested phrasing that was less doctor-speak and the better to soothe a nervous new mom. They were united by their common effort. Outside activities may have been given up, but inside ones weren't.
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