any instances a complete change of program
must be painstakingly thought out. This is especially true of the
business woman, the professional woman, the busy club woman, or the
active society woman.

EARLY PLANNING

Let me say to the woman who is pregnant for the first time, the
experiences of the pregnant state should cause you no fear, worry, or
anxiety. Giving birth to a baby is a perfectly natural, normal
procedure, and if you are in reasonable health--if your physician
tells you you are a fairly normal woman--then you can dismiss further
thought of danger and go on your way rejoicing. For thousands of years
maternity has been women's exclusive profession and no doubt will
continue to be many ages hence.

By far the most important and the first thing to do is carefully to
select the best physician your means will allow, and place yourself
under his or her care. Your doctor will help you to plan wisely and
intelligently during the waiting time, for physicians have learned
from experience that the better care the pregnant woman receives, the
easier will be her labor, and the more speedy and uneventful the
recovery.

And now, we proceed to take up one by one the particular phases of the
hygiene of pregnancy which touch the comfort, convenience, and health
of both the mother and her unborn child.

THE CLOTHING

At all times and under all circumstances the pregnant woman's clothing
should be comfortable, suitable for the occasion, artistic, and
practical. And to be thus beautifully clothed is to be as
inconspicuous as is possible. Of all times, occasions, and conditions,
that of pregnancy demands modesty in color, simplicity in style,
together with long straight lines (Fig. 2). For the "going out" dress,
select soft shades of brown, blue, wine, or dark green. Let the house
dresses be simple, easy to launder, without constricting waist bands,
of the one-piece type, in every way suitable for the work at hand.
Under this outer dress, a princess petticoat should cover a specially
designed maternity corset (if any corset at all be worn), to which is
attached side hose-supporters. A support for the breasts may be worn
if desired, it should be loose enough to allow perfect freedom in
breathing.

The union suit may be of linen, silk, or cotton, with the weight
suitable for the season. Stockings and shoes should be of a
comfortable type, straight last, low or medium heel and at least as
wide as the foot. There are