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_What are the most important ones?_
If the mother has or has had tuberculosis or any other serious chronic
disease, or is herself in very delicate health, she should not try.
She is likely soon to fail in nourishing her child, and the attempt
may do herself much harm as well as injure the child.
_How often should infants be nursed during the first two days of
life?_
Usually only four or five times daily, since there is very little milk
secreted at this time.
_When does the milk come in abundance?_
Usually on the third day, sometimes not until the fourth or fifth day.
_Should the infant be fed anything additional during the first two
days?_
Usually not; if much food were necessary, we may be sure Nature would
have provided it. Water, however, should be given regularly.
_How frequently should an infant be nursed during the first week?_
After the third day, every two hours during the day and twice during
the night. The frequency during the rest of the first year is given in
the following table:
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PERIOD. Nursings in Interval Night nursings
24 hours. by day. (10 P.M. to 6 A.M.).
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1st and 2d day 4 6 hours. 1
3 days to 6 weeks 10 2 " 2
6 weeks to 3 months 8 2-1/2 " 2
3 to 5 months 7 3 " 1
5 to 12 months 6 3 " 0
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_How long should the child be kept at the breast for one nursing?_
Not over twenty minutes.
_Should the child take both breasts at one nursing?_
If the milk is very abundant one breast may be sufficient, otherwise
both breasts may be taken.
_What are the important things to be attended to in nursing?_
First, regularity; it is just as important as in the case of
bottle-feeding. Secondly, the nipples should be kept clean by being
washed after every nursing.
_What should be the diet of a nursing mother?_
She should have a simple but generous diet with plenty of fluids;
three regular meals may be given and gruel, milk, or cocoa at bed-time
and sometimes between meals. She may take eggs, cereals, most soups,
and nearly all vegetables, avoiding sour fruits, salads, pastry, and
most desserts. Meat should not be taken more than twice daily, and in
many cases but once. She should take but little tea or coffee, and
ordinarily no wine or beer.
_Are fruits likely to disturb a nursing infant?_
Sour fruits in some cases may do so, but sweet fruits and most cooked
fruits are useful.
_What else is important in the life of the nursing mother?_
She should lead a simple natural life; should have regular out-of-door
exercise, preferably walking or driving, as soon after her confinement
as her condition will permit. She should have regular movements from
the bowels daily. She should be as free as possible from unnecessary
cares and worry; her rest at night should be disturbed as little as
possible; she should lie down for at least one hour in the middle of
the day.
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