Prenatal Impressions

Abstract

To the Editor:
—The reason for the absence of any of the extremities or parts of a newly born infant has for a long time been a matter of speculation, and from what I have been able to read there is little definite knowledge relative to the cause of deformities. The fact remains that prenatal influence has its advocates.
A recent experience has led me to favor the prenatal impression theory, and I give it to you for what it may be worth.
Both parents are healthy and have had very...