d eat only
healthy articles of food. Stimulating, highly seasoned, rich, greasy foods
should be avoided. Constipation is frequently present and the diet must be
chosen with reference to that also. She should not restrict herself to one
line of diet unless it is necessary.

Should she take a daily bath, if so, what kind and when? Yes, if it does
her good. The pores of the skin should be kept open so that the kidneys
will have less work to do. Spray and baths should be taken cold or
lukewarm. Hot baths or Turkish baths are to be avoided. The time should be
at the woman's convenience. Morning is preferable, if she does not feel
the need of sleep.

Should she take a daily nap and when? Yes, one or two hours in the
forenoon, and also in the afternoon.

Should she take exercise? Yes, exercise is necessary. This promotes the
proper circulation of the blood, favors rest and sleep, relieves the
"blues," tones the whole system, gives her good wholesome air and makes
everything look better. It should not be violent. Slow walking and riding
in an easy carriage. She should not ride a horse, run, jump, dance, or do
any jerky or violent exercise; no heavy lifting or reaching up.

What about clothing? The clothing should be perfectly loose and
comfortable. Garters and corsets are injurious, especially when the
pregnancy has reached four or five months. The weight of the clothing
should be borne by the shoulders instead of the hips. Special waists can
be made for pregnant women. There should be no pressure on any part,
especially on the womb and breasts.

What is the meaning of the word enciente? The Roman women were accustomed
to wear a tight girdle about their waists which was called a cincture.
This they removed when they were pregnant. They were then said to be
incincta, or unbound. The term enciente is derived from this, and is
frequently used to indicate pregnancy.

What are the main symptoms of miscarriage? Pain and bleeding.

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Does it usually come on suddenly? Not as a rule. There are premonitory
symptoms such as bearing down feeling in the pelvis, backache, frequent
desire to pass water, a discharge from the vagina, and sometimes a little
bloody flow.

At what period is it most common? Between the ninth and sixteenth weeks
when the after-birth is forming.

What are the causes of miscarriage? Diseases of the womb, disease in the
father, constipation, falls, over-exertion, violent emotions, suc