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I found this article shocking, even mildly sad. The desperation of these women to obtain information about their bodies and pregnancy is a stark contrast to today, when all you have to do is log onto the internet to answer any and every question. What is even worse is that I'm sure the postal system did not operate very quickly back then, leaving the women waiting weeks for an answer from the Children's Bureau. However, I liked that the government finally took an interest in women's concerns and created this branch. It clearly was of service to many women of very diverse backgrounds.--Anna Holman | I found this article shocking, even mildly sad. The desperation of these women to obtain information about their bodies and pregnancy is a stark contrast to today, when all you have to do is log onto the internet to answer any and every question. What is even worse is that I'm sure the postal system did not operate very quickly back then, leaving the women waiting weeks for an answer from the Children's Bureau. However, I liked that the government finally took an interest in women's concerns and created this branch. It clearly was of service to many women of very diverse backgrounds.--Anna Holman | ||
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| + | I thought this article was really interesting and it was nice to see that the government was giving attention to an area that was obviously in need of federal aid or even just attention. I think sometimes we take for granted how the improvements in modern medicine and healthcare overall have made childbirth significantly safer for women. I was sad to see that the program ended in 1929. Judging by these letters the Bureau was important and helpful to a lot of women. --Emma | ||
