Babies

This little brochure is an altogether admirable one for the expectant mother and mother. In simple language it deals with the ordinary problems of maternity from a non-technical standpoint. The expectant mother is counselled to consult her medical adviser twice during pregnancy: once within the first three months, to ward off such dangers as eclampsia, osteomalacia and the like; the second time towards the termination of pregnancy, 1*11 order to ascertain that the presentation is likely to be normal and that everything is straightforward. With regard to feeding of the infant, the author insists upon three-hourly feeds during the day, and none at night. The baby should always be wakened up to be fed during the day time. At two months of age the feeds should be given four-hourly; and it is important that at each feed only one breast should be emptied, and the other left to refill. At six months the first crust