A brief Survey of the growth of obstetrical knowledge should be of value in influencing the pregnant woman to take advantage of the care offered by reputable obstetricians. The rapid growth made in the last few years has made childbearing a relatively safe undertaking for any woman who is interested in having a child or children. The hazards that women braved and undertaking the greatest adventure of any normal life. Have been appalling and should not be allowed to continue in this age of increasing knowledge. Many of the fatal complications of a few years ago can now be prevented or corrected if adequate care is obtained early in the pregnancy. The present movements for better care are of interest to every parent and should not be ignored or unrecognized because of lack of acquaintance with them.