The care of children / by Arthur Miller.

  • Arthur Miller
Date:
1912
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Credit: The care of children / by Arthur Miller. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    It used to be the custom to prescribe douches as a routine, but the reason for doing so is now known to have been wrong. Try to lead an even, placid existence. In sum, all you have to do is to follow the ordinary -simple rules of health. There is no reason why the corsets should be abandoned during pregnancy, only they must not be worn too tight and they must not press on the nipples. During the later months some form of ‘pregnancy belt’ is a comfort, and for some women a necessity. Garters should not be worn during the pregnant state, or for that matter at any other time. Marital intercourse should be as restricted as possible, and if previous experience shows that there is any tendency to abortion it should be given up altogether. These remarks particularly apply to the first four months of pregnancy. The care of the nipples is most important and well repays trouble. They should be bathed twice daily in some form of alcohol, which may be either methylated spirit, whiskey, 1 or Eau de Cologne ; if the last is used it must be diluted with equal parts of water. If the nipples are at all depressed they may