That woman's physical structure and the performance of maternal functions place her at a disadvantage in the struggle for subsistence is obvious. This is especially true when the burdens of motherhood are upon her... As healthy mothers are essential to vigorous offspring, the physical wellbeing of woman becomes an object of public interest and care in order to preserve the strength and vigor of the race.
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Citation
Brewer, David J. United States, Supreme Court. Muller v. Oregon. United States Reports, vol. 208, 24 Feb. 1908, pp. 412-423. Justia, supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/208/412/.