The Doctor and the Mother Instinct

By a mother kiosT mothers recognise the fact, either consciously or subconsciously, [hat the process of becoming a mother 'nvolves far more than the simple, Physical act of giving birth. There is *lso a very definite mental change Miich could almost be described as the development of a seventh sense. This change completely alters the mother's ?utlook on life, especially in matters concerning her child, prompting her to Actions about which she would think twice under any other circumstances. ?ven self-preservation, the strongest of human instincts, becomes secondary to this new mother-instinct. It would be a strange mother who deserted the scene of danger without first ensuring the Safety of her offspring. On the other hand, who but a mother could eat, tyith relish, the most nauseating of Besses, extended by a small, grubby hand? Mystery Each new generation of mothers Rnds it a constant source of mystery 'hat they are able to cope far better Mth other people's children than with their own. This also applies in the case spinsters, however confident they [Hay feel in their ability to handle junior". Putting theory to practice has Unsuspected snags when they themselves become mothers. It is generally accepted that, when animal has had young, it is prudent to give her as wide a berth as possible, ?ince, no matter how docile she may be ?ft the normal way, she is liable to