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The Care of Babies: Mothers

Breast-fed babies often vomit have diarrhœa because the mother is sick or tired out, or because the milk is poor. Causes which weaken the mother and injure her milk are improper food, irregular meals, exhaustion from over-work or lack of sleep, and too frequent or prolonged nursing. Mothers must not overwork, worry, or get over-heated. They should sleep as much as possible, and preferably outdoors, or in rooms with windows wide open. The above causes may render the milk less nutritious or even dangerous. They act especially in hot weather. If you feel that you cannot nurse your baby or think that you ought not to do so, consult your doctor before using any kind of artificial food. There are cases in which it is better to remove the baby from the breast, but the dangers are such that the mother should not assume this responsibility but should be guided by the doctor's advice.