gned, artistic dress. The material does not
matter much, but the shade and style are important.

DIET

There are certain laws which govern the diet at all times; for
instance, the man who digs ditches requires more of a certain element
of food and more food in general, than does the man who digs thoughts
out of his brain. The growing child requires somewhat different
elements of food than does an adult. In other words, "The diet should
suit the times, occasions, occupations, etc."

In the case of the expectant mother it should be remembered that the
child gains nine-tenths of its weight after the fifth month of
pregnancy, and it is, therefore, not necessary that a woman shall
begin "eating for two" until after the fifth month. And since it is
also true that the baby doubles its weight during the last eight weeks
of pregnancy, it follows that then is the time when special attention
must be given to the quantity as well as the quality of "mothers'
food."

During the first five months, if the urine and blood-pressure are
normal, the "lady in waiting" should follow her usual dietetic tastes
and fancies so long as they do not distress or cause indigestion.
Because of the additional work of the elimination of the fetal wastes,
much water, seven or eight glasses a day, should be taken; while one
of the meals--should there be three--may well consist largely of
fruit. All of the vegetables may be enjoyed; salads with simple
dressings and fruits may be eaten liberally. Of the breads, bran,
whole wheat, or graham are far better for the bowels than the finer
grain breads, or the hot breads.

Something fresh--raw--should be taken every day, such as lettuce,
radishes, cabbage salad, and fresh fruits.

If the prospective mother is accustomed to the liberal use of meat,
providing the blood-pressure and urine are normal, she may be able to
indulge in meat once a day. Many physicians believe that the maternal
woman should eat meat rather sparingly--from once a day to once or
twice or three times a week.

Of the desserts, gelatine, junket, ice cream, sponge cake, and fruit
are far better than the rich pastries, which never fail even in health
to encourage indigestion and heart burn. The fruitades are all good.
Candies and other sweets may be eaten in moderation. Alcohol should be
avoided. Tea and coffee should be restricted, and in many cases
abandoned. For many, two meals and a lunch of fruit or broth are
better than three fu