ily falls heir to, hemorrhoids
are among the commonest and, we may add, the most neglected. Any woman
who enters pregnancy, suffering from hemorrhoids, is going to have her
full share of suffering and pain before she has finished with her
labors. Taken early, they may be greatly helped, if not entirely
relieved, by the daily use of the medicated suppository (See
Appendix). The bowel movements should never be allowed to become hard,
the dietetic advice of another chapter should be carefully followed
and the oil enema, as described in the appendix, should be used if
necessary. For immediate relief, hot witch-hazel compresses may be
applied; or, in the case of badly protruding piles, the patient should
immerse the body in a warm bath and by the liberal use of vaseline
they can usually be replaced. The physician should be called and he
will advise any further treatment the case may require.

VARICOSE VEINS

Varicose veins or the distension of the surface veins of the legs are
very common among women in general and pregnant women in particular.
The legs should be elevated whenever the patient sits, while in bad
cases they should be bandaged while standing. There are many elastic
surgical stockings on the market today that, if put on before rising
in the morning, will give much relief and comfort all during the day.
Any large medical house or physician's supply house can furnish them
according to your measurements--which should be taken before getting
out of bed in the morning. These measurements are taken according to
instructions and usually are of the instep, ankle, calf of leg, length
of ankle to knee, etc.

CRAMPS

Cramps are sharp, exceedingly painful muscular spasms occurring in the
muscles of the calf of the leg, the toes, etc. The expectant mother
in the later months of pregnancy awkwardly turns in bed, is suddenly
awakened and without a moment's warning, is seized with a most
excruciating pain in her leg or toe. The most effectual treatment for
these cramps is quickly to apply a very cold object to the cramping
muscle. Extremes of either heat or cold usually relieve as well as the
vigorous grasping or kneading of the muscle. A hot foot bath on going
to bed will often prevent an attack. A long walk in the latter months
of pregnancy should invariably be followed by a short hot bath or a
foot bath. Many attacks may be avoided by this procedure.

SWELLINGS

All swellings should be taken seriously by the pr