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Although the present research was exploratory in nature, the results suggest that long-range prediction of ability performance using information from prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal developmental periods was feasible. Additionally, it was found that the use of sequential prediction stages, not only allowed for more accurate classification of Ss as normal or abnormal, but also indicated some optimal interval of time beyond which increments in predictive accuracy were negligible. While the predictor variables were listed for inspection, no attempt was made to interpret which variables were good or poor predictors. Discernment of the adequacy of the predictor variables will be the major focus of a future, more elaborate study involving a much larger number of CCDP Ss. This study will require a refinement of the developmental outcome criterion to include performance on both psychological and neurological tests and a more comprehensive coverage of the wide range of available predictor variables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chapter 9 of the book "Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development" is presented. It offers information regarding the normal pregnancy series in the Center for child development. The group considered in their study all women from the prenatal clinics of the Boston Lying-in Hospital. The objective of the study is to obtain a more accurate information on the occurrences during pregnancy and to control other prenatal factors.

Looks into the practice of teaching in preparation for parenthood offered by the maternity services of hospitals in Great Britain. Problems seen on the maternity services provided; Recommendations given for preparation during the prenatal and postnatal periods; Steps to be taken by the parents for parenthood.

Grantly Dick Read, well-known author of the book "Childbirth Without Fear," has recently supervised an actual confinement which was recorded and is now released on a twelve inch long-playing record. The twelve hour labor period was reduced to a fifty-three minute recording by selecting the contractions and shortening the silent periods in-between. Though this recording is being released the general public, it can be most effectively used by discriminating specialists before classes dealing with prenatal care and preparation for parenthood.