"SAVE THE BABIES" WEEK

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume L, Issue 175, 27 October 1917, Page 4

"SAVE THE BABIES" WEEK

Octber 28 to November 2, 1917. TO THE PARENTS OF NEW ZEALAND. DO YOtJ'KNO^

That nearly 300,000 babies will be born in New Zealand in the next 10 years! , That their health and fitness depend mainly on the health and knowledge of their parents? . ; That nearly 1500' babies die every year in New Zealand. That it is estimated by leading authorities that at least as many die during the nine months before birth? That most of this sacrifice of hf« is preventable and must be prevented That the and: carelessness which sacrifice so much life, entail an even greater wrong to the nation in the general impairment of health. and vigour affecting mbre_ or less the whole of the rising generation? That the loss of life in the war has/ made every, baby's life doubly precious? That everyone can help to save the babies? , That fewer babies are being born m the Dominion, than previously? That decrease in population means decrease in power? _,. ■ That many thousands' of women are handicapped for life by insufficient care and knowledge during their child-bear-ing period? ~ "Save the Babies"^,Week w an organised campaign in which your help is wanted. THE OBJECTS OF THE CAMPAIGN AJRE;: 1. To arouse the sense of racial responsibility in every. citizen in order to secure to every child born in New Zealand a birthright of mental and; bodily health. , 2. To inform the public generally as to what is now being done for young children and mothers in New Zealand. 3. To show' what could be done if every citizen 1 shouldered his or her responsibility. . HOW CAN' YOU HELP? 1. Your children's health depends on yours, therefore lead healthy lives your2. By giving your baby the best possible chance to grow up into a strong and useful citizen. \ 3. By learning all you can on the very important subject of Mothercraft and teaching your daughters. The Plunket Nurses will do all they can to help you. 4. By spreading such knowledge among other parents. 5. By attending one or more of th» Public Meetings which will be organ* ised in your district; by listening to a Baby Sunday Sermon; by visiting a Mothercraft exhibition, and generally taking local arrangements for the week.

6. By visiting the Plunket .Rooms in your neighbourhood, at which you will be welcomed.

7. By becoming a member of the nearest branch of the Plunket Soci ety. For all further information, apply to Miss G. HODDINOTT, Secretary. Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children. Jamieson's Buildings, Stuart street, Dunedin.