The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-11-06
SIMPLE RULES OF
HEALTH FOR BABY
Expert Gives Advice for
Expectant Mothers at
Welfare Stations.
TAKE MORE EXERCISE

The number of mothers who are tax
ing advantage of the advice being
given out at the Kenosha infant well
fare stations in the various schools OF
the city each afternoon under the aus
pieces of the Kenosha Health depart
ment and the 3Kenosha Service League,
is constantly increasing, according to
reports made by the nurses and ply
sicians stationed at these centers. The
work being done is becoming more
and more appreciated by those
mothers who are bringing their chill
dren to these clinics for examination
and measurement.
DIR. Stanley Gibson, attending ply
stefan in the children's ward of the
Wesley Memorial hospital in Chicago,
has given out the second in the series
of health talks for the benefit of Ke-
ncsha mothers. He pleads now for
the observance of simple rules OF
health. by expectant mothers.
The simple rules Of health which
are found to be best for all of US APP
ply with few exceptions to the expect
ant mother" DR.. Gibson declares.
Needs Greater Care.
Her increased responsibility because
of the new life that she is shielding
should, however, stimulate her to fol-
low out more strictly hygienic meas
ures which she might at any other
time consider of little Importance.
During the prenatal period the work
of the organs which rid the body of
waste materials is increased. The
organs chiefly concerned in the elimi-
nation of these waste products are the
skin, bowels and kidneys. If their
work is not done effectively, the ac-
emulation of these products may en-
danger both mother and child.
The care of the skin includes the
taking of a daily bath, and the wear
ing Of sufficiently warm clothing even
ly distributed over the body. The
bowels should be kept in good condi-
tion by laxative articles Of diet, such
as coarse breads, green vegetables,
and fresh fruits. Cathartics are bet
ter omitted unless recommended by a
physician. Kidney function is aided
by taking of liberal amount of
liquids daily, and the avoidance of
heavy foods.
FRESH AIR important.
The need of fresh air is too we'll
known to need emphasis. Not only
should the sleeping room be we'll ven
tilated, but proper ventilation of liv-
ing rooms should not be overlooked.
Moreover, it is highly desirable that
several hours each day be spent out
of doors, and false modesty should
not be allowed to interfere with so
important health measure.
The amount and kind of exercise
which should be taken will depend
largely upon previous habits. If she
has been accustomed to doing house
work, she may obtain most or even
all of the exercise needed in domestic
duties which are not too heavy for
her.
Many women find that they become
very easily tired out by work which
was formerly done with ease, and
therefore should be careful not to
overtax their strength.
There are certain activities which
the expectant mother should not un-
dertake. Such housework as washing
scrubbing, or moving heavy Furniture
should be avoided.
Must Be Cautious.
The usual out of-door sports such
as swimming, golf and tennis cannot
be recommended unreservedly. 1t is
true that such vigorous exercises are
often INDUCED in without mishap
But the cautious woman will prefer
limiting herself to those things which
she knows to be safe. Walking is per-
haps the best form of exercise, but
should not be continued to the point
of fatigue.
The mental state exerts a powerful
influence upon bodily functions. Few
realize to what extent ones physical
condition may be impaired by mental
strain and anxiety.
To avoid introspection, to cultivate
a happy frame of mind, and to find
some congenial diversion, will contri-
butte materially to the health of the
prospective mother.