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The Care of Babies (II)

BEFORE THE BABY COMES-THE NEW BORN CHILD-SAVE THE BABIES GENERAL RULES - BREAST FEEDING - ARTIFICIAL FEEDING-MILK MODIFICATION-MATERIALS FOR MILK MODI- FICATION - BOTTLE FEEDING - ARTIFICIAL FOODS - OTHER FOODS FOR INFANTS-DRUGS-CARE OF MILK IN THE HOME BEFORE THE BABY COMES A poorly fed or sickly mother cannot give birth to a vigorous, healthy infant and successfully nurse it. Such a mother rarely carries her baby for the full nine months. A woman who has had repeated miscarriages or whose previous labors have come on before time should, early in pregnancy, consult her physician in order that the underlying cause may be cured or alleviated.

During pregnancy and especially in the latter months, the expectant mother must have abundant rest and spare herself as much as possible.

An extra amount of sleep is required and daytime rest for an hour or two is desirable. Select and consult your physician early in pregnancy. Keep yourself in good health. Hard household labor or factory work during the latter months tend to bring about miscarriages or the birth of puny and undersized children.