The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-08-30
Why Mother
Should Nurse
Baby
b. DR.. LENA SADLER.
(.4uthor Of "Yhr Mother and he,
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(4,thor Of "Yhr Mother AMI Hcf
A DIRTY baby. properly fed Will
"a hrive 4 baby deprived of fresh
,ir. hut wisely fed, will survive and
wen develop into a strong man or
rcman. But the baby raised accord
ing to the latest and !a"@t approved
rules Of sanitation and hygiene II in
properly fed will langnish and die,
Happy is the mother and thrice
blessed is the babe when he Is all"
to enjoy the supreme benefits "f ma
,srn.l nursing The advantages t"
'he child are far reaching; h" stands
n better chance Of hE htins mah$
baby diseases. he has better or
10, tllnity for health and even l'N
itself than has the hnttlef"d baby.
Maternal nursing lays good 1ouuia-
t,ar for sturdy manhood and "on'an-
hood
Facts speak louder than words,
Though YOU may not be aware "f ~
ont ~ every 100 bottle-fcd babies ah
average OF thirty die during th" mr. Il
wear OF the hrea st fed hahles unlt
shout seven ont of every loo do dur
Ing the first year.
Fits All Baby's Needs.
The mother who nurses her chtIa
can look forward to- a year OF JOY
end happiness; whereas if the baby
J.. reaned, she in compelled to vac"
this first year with many fears ana
rorehudings Mothers milk contains
every element necessary for the health
and development, of the growing child
l. contains these qualities in the right
proportions required ia adapt It as
the dea food for that particular
,hld
The nursing mother must ever rn-
memh.r that it is highly important
tina he food be thoroughly digestch.
Otherwise the flow Of the milk will
contain lrriiants that disturb bahNs
digestion. IN order to avoid auch
unpleasant complications. daily out
inss and agreeable exercises are
necessary. Light housew work, garden
ing. athletic exercises, and n vigorous
walk improves circulation. encour-
ages deep breathing and keeps tho
body IA the best possible condition
fcr the perfect digestion OF food.
tn" bowels should move after each
meal. The liberal use OF steriiized
nran, fiss, prunes as well as foods
rich IN celluiose, such as spinach.
nniou*. lettuce, etc, are particularly
use1ni 10 the nursing mother.
Sleep IS also Of great importance
10 the nursing mother. Her rest
should not be unnecessarily broken
- night, and during the day she
should take o nap with her baby.
Salt Rubs Beneficial.
salt I1lhs are beneficial for keeping
Tie skin in good tone. and they should
b" used once n week or oltener. This
cold friction works wonders in tOniuE
'Ip the skin and improves the general
""Il-beIng soap wash should be
'4h"h at least once week. Frequent
42nS'ns OF the underwear and a soap
ASH gwen daily to the breasts will
"a much to keep baby comforta BILE
" YOU want to keep we'll yourself
ma make your baby happy. be sure
10 se' ont or doors every day. Under
10 circumstances should the mother
say no, cannot go out FOR an hour
or 'No aud leave my baby" Both
' our BABY and YOU will be better TOR
me share of recreation you give yo,r-
self.
Nothing should come IN be, reer tho
'Hal friendship Of husband and wife,
nor even their child. So. mother. ro
on oCca sionally, away from the baby
sni enjoy the association Of Your bus
hand and keep in touch not only with
his interests hut with ,he nu,s;ds
world. You VIII come hack refreshed
s0d wonderfully repaid. and the face
G1prrI "a ~