A cross-section of a uterus illustrating how the foetus is fed internally by the mother. Engraving by W. Taylor, 1791, after F. Birnie after W. Smellie.

Notice of an instance of maternal impressions : a letter addressed to Prof. M'Kendrick.

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Maternal-fetal exchange

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A cross-section of a uterus illustrating how the foetus is fed internally by the mother. Engraving by W. Taylor, 1791, after F. Birnie after W. Smellie.

Notice of an instance of maternal impressions : a letter addressed to Prof. M'Kendrick.