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54 specially adapted to the condition of the body during pregnancy. It will be perceived at once, that it is nothing more than a modification of our Hygienic Corset, adapted to the special condition of the body.

Two separate phenomena present themselves in the study of this case. The development of the abdomen is taking place from below, upwards, so that the viscera are pushed out of their normal position, and in con­sequence of this, the skin and other ligaments yield, in an enormous degree; and to this should be added the fact, that the weight of the body is tending constantly downwards, and hence we have two powers to overcome.

The most casual observer will, by bearing those two considerations in mind, perceive that what is required will be the elasticity of the upper and central portions of the corset, and the contraction of that part