This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 6th day of July, 1937, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [601], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Detroit Osteopathic

TEXT

1. EC: Yes - not so well are the general conditions and the mental, as well as the physical, from those activities and reactions as we find concerning the body, [480].
2. Great precautions should be taken not only for the welfare of the body as related to those conditions which exist in regard to the genital organs and the activities there, but the mammary glands; especially the conditions - as the anxiety begins - by the very urges that arise in the body physically and emotionally from the conditions.
3. As to that which has happened - this - to blame or to condemn anyone for that is to build that which would be a detriment to all concerned.
4. These, as to the responsibility - this had best be left as has been attempted to be explained.
5. But know that these conditions, for all, are to be used in a manner in which there is no resentment, no animosity, no blame. Just know rather that it IS; it cannot be changed - in the present - and that the soul has preferred to stay with its Maker.
6. Then, the anxiety would be rather in that more and more ye CAN be, ye are - if ye take the associations in such a manner - in a closer walk with Him, who is the Giver of all good and perfect gifts; who taketh life, who giveth life; that is, in taking life it is God - and that it is withheld, it is in those conditions in which all are so overcome with disappointment, discouragement.
7. DO NOT blame anyone. DO NOT hold any feeling against those who may have or may not have neglected, who may not have carried out that as might have been possible; but know, thy Redeemer liveth - and that flesh of thy flesh is one again with thy Maker!
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) What specific precautions regarding the mammary glands should be taken?
   (A) That there should not be the attempt to too quickly stop the flow; or that it should not be allowed to accumulate as to become hard or as to cause inflammation of any nature.
   For the natural anxiety will tend to - in the material manifestation - make for a full flow that MUST be taken care of.
10. (Q) What precautions regarding the other conditions as referred to?
    (A) As has been indicated heretofore, precautions as to kidneys; precautions as not to be overwrought about general conditions mental or physically.
11. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Mrs. [601] - Special Delivery - Phoned also
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 480-36 on 6/13/37.
2. 6/15/37 "I have been feeling very well and even Dr. O'Connor said that he's waiting for me to complain and he's never seen such an easy prenatal case."
3. 7/06/37 See 480-36 Reports.

REPORTS

1. 7/08/37 Letter from [601], mother: "It is so difficult to try to understand what happened. [480] had such a happy pregnancy, was coming along beautifully in her general health.
   "Monday morning about 6 a.m. she was awakened by a pain and they did not come again for about 20 minutes. About 9:30 I called her & realized she was due. [633] took her to the hospital about 11:30 & the Doctor saw her then. He said dilation had not begun & it probably would be night before the baby would come. About 5 p.m. the pains about every 5 minutes & slow dilation. The Dr. was pleased with her condition said she was reacting normally, a little slow. About midnight she was given the rectal anaesthesia which had been suggested in one of the readings. From then until six a.m. she suffered every 2-1/2 & 3 minutes was as brave as any soldier can possibly be. She was taken to the delivery room & while I was waiting outside for the first cry was astounded to hear slapping & no wail & realized something was happening to our baby. Oxygen was used, they worked over him over an hour but no use. Dr. O'Connor did all he possibly knew how but no use.
   "[480] began awakening about 10:30 - asked about her 'Jim' whether it was a boy & could she have a peek at him. She said she had a weird dream that something had happened to her 'Jim.'
   "There isn't any use in going into more of the heartache we all went thru that Tuesday.
   "[480] is trying very hard to be brave, another lesson to learn & carry on.
   "What we cannot understand & Dr. O'Connor wants to know, is why the rectal was recommended in the reading if her body cannot burn up the anesthetic & it was absorbed by the infant which must have destroyed him.
   "We must have this cleared so that Dr. O'Connor can have a more clear understanding of the metabolism of [480]'s body. He is anxious to follow the suggestions in the readings & appreciates the spiritual advice but there must be more clarity in the physical suggestions. We are trying very hard not to blame or condemn anyone. Dr. O'Connor did not give [480] the usual amt. of anaesthesia, less to her & has never in his experience had this happen before. He is very much broken up over this as he admired [480] very much & was most anxious to do all he possibly could for her.
   "He wants a definite question asked, What is [480]'s metabolism & why wasn't she able to absorb the anesthesia? Why was the rectal recommended in a previous reading? "We must have these questions clarified for future understanding.
   "Gladys dear, my greatest regret is that I did not call for a reading when [480] went to the hospital Monday morning. Perhaps we could have saved our 'Jim.' Such a CURLY dark haired Jim. I saw him & believe he resembled [480] or [619]. It is a very bitter pill to swallow. I guess it wasn't to be that [480] & [633] should enjoy the happiness they were anticipating.
   "[619] came in from Chicago by plane for a few hours & went back Tues. eve.
   "After talking to you Tues. eve. I went back to the hospital & had the nurse remove the tight bandage from [480]'s breasts & also explained about the precautions to Dr. O'Connor. He is having a urinanalysis test made today & please make a more definite question about WHAT PRECAUTIONS to take regarding the kidneys. This has been mentioned in several readings. Also what to do about the lessening of the milk flow. Should a pump be used or what is advised at this time. Please make a list of these questions & take care of this at your very earliest opportunity. Call me the evening of the day the reading is given. Wire the hour & the day. Love to you all at home."
2. 1/12/39 Ltr. under 480-51, Par. R1 following birth of baby son [1788] on 12/08/38, "The doctor I had [[...], M.D.] was an excellent man and fortunate for me he was, because my pelvis is so constructed as to prevent the baby coming down as fast as it should. The bag of waters had to be broken surgically and the baby taken (See 480-50, Par. 4). I labored for 13 hrs."
3. 7/20/42 Ltr. under 480-55 Reports, following birth of baby daughter, [2781], on 5/08/42, "I had a difficult time again and, too, the cord was wound around her neck twice. We are lucky to have her."

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