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Dutch Methods of Birth Control

Chapter 2: DUTCH METHODS OF BIRTH CONTROL.
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The pamphlet surveys the Dutch Neo-Malthusian movement, recounting its origins, institutional work, and practical programs to prevent conception rather than induce abortion. It describes clinics and a corps of district nurses who teach sexual hygiene, fit and instruct women in the use and care of pessaries, and distribute devices to poor families, while discussing alternative methods and husband involvement. The account explains training practices, emphasizes education for less-educated women, outlines the League’s outreach and printed materials, and summarizes social responses, medical debates, legal restrictions, and the observable effects of these family-limitation efforts.

DUTCH METHODS OF BIRTH CONTROL.

The following methods are taken from the pamphlet published by the Neo-Malthusian League of Holland, called “Methods Used to Prevent Large Families,” translated into English from the Dutch.

The Council of the Neo-Malthusian League calls attention to the fact that it has for its sole object the Prevention of Conception, and not the causing of abortion.

The Neo-Malthusian League of Holland knows nothing of this pamphlet, and is not in any way responsible for its publication.

M. H. S.