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Te Ao Hou, Winter 1954, Page 61

flour should be used. Use peanuts, dried peas and beans or lentils every day, and wheat germ on porridge. Two teaspoons of cod liver oil should be taken each day during the winter. Use iodized salt for cooking as well as for the table. The baby's first teeth are built before he is born, therefore mother's diet must be good. Dress: Dress in light and warm clothing. Do not muffle up. An abdominal support or belt are to be worn as advised by your doctor or nurse. Suspenders should be worn instead of garters. Report to your doctor or nurse the following:— Persistent constipation. Vomiting, severe indigestion, or pain after food. Persistent headaches. Any change in eyesight. Swelling of feet, hands, limbs or face. If the quantity of urine passed in 24 hours is too small. Any loss of blood or discharge. Sores on body, particularly discharging sores. Giddiness. Remember: Neglect is dangerous. Preparation for confinement when about to enter a maternity hospital. The mother will need to take:— 4 night-gowns. 3 vests. 1 warm dressing gown. 1 pair slippers. 1 bed jacket. 1 sanitary belt or knot of tape, pads, etc. Toilet requisites. Old linen thoroughly washed and boiled. 1 tube ozoline, 1 Castile soap, 1lb cotton wool, 6 yards gauze. The mother should also take everything the baby needs while in hospital, namely:— 3 petticoats (flanelette). 3 gowns with long sleeves. 3 cotton and silk or wool and silk singlets. 1 dozen napkins. 1 binder. 1 card safety pins. Shawl or blanket. A cot, cradle or basket. Baby must sleep on his own, not in mother's bed. Mattress and pillows: It is a good thing to have 2 mattresses and 2 pillows—one can always be airing. Your nurse will advise you of the best kind of filling for baby's mattress and pillow. Blankets: Light, new ones are best. Also, a piece of thin mackintosh.