Indeed, there is no other being on earth so nearly Godlike in power as the mother who realizes what her influence over her unborn child may be.
The hard and painful path for you to walk is but a short one compared to the long roadway to eternity for your child.
Perhaps some great statesman, or some great artist, or some great scientist or philosopher is lying under your heart, and it is in your power to make or mar his development. Perhaps a Joan of Arc, or a Rosa Bonheur, or a Martha Washington will crown you with pride.
Such genius and influence for good as the world has never before known, from mortal sources, may be given to it through your unborn child. How wonderful your privilege, how vast your power!
Only a few short months, and then the growing wonder of a child's unfolding mind, to beautify your days.
Think of it in this way, dear little tired and nervous woman, and God and all his angels will hover over you, I know, and all will be well with you.
My prayers are with you.