Ogden Standard-Examiner | 1920-09-16 | Page 5 | Health

HEALTH BY UNCLE SAiM, M. D. Health Questions Will B An-we-cd if Sent to Information Bureau, U S. Public He-aJth rv Ice, Washington, D. C fc SAFEGUARDING MOTHERS. Every expectant mother should, early place herself under the care of J a good physician or a well conducted obstetrical clinic If the expected babv Is her first, the phs:cal examination which the doctor makes should include measurements of the pelvis An ex- j amlnatlon of the blood by means of the Wasserraan test shows that about i one mother in every Ten rliould un dergo therough medical treatment In ' order to in ure a healthy baby. Repeated Re-peated examinations of the urine are essential for the detection or condi 1 tlons whose early treat meci may save the mother's life. Before the baby si born the mother should safeguard her health In everv way she should be as far as possible relieved of worry, have plenty of fresii J air. good, wholesome food, and suffi- j clent recreation, rest, Hnd sleep The bowels should move once a day. Constipation, Con-stipation, which is often troublesome during the later months of pregnancy, j should preferably be controlled by regulating the diet, but If that does! not suffice some simple laxative pre- scribed by the doctor should be taken The clothing should be loose, though ' uorwa ludv oe oi ii uuriug uie earner months. During the last months of prcgancy, the expectant mother should see her physician or scud him a specimen of I her urine every two weeks. She must drink sufficient liquid to Insure the passage of at least three pints cf urine, each 24 hours. Persistent or sudden : and severe headaches swelling of the face or hands, or increasing swelling of the ankles must be reported at once to the physician in charge. The ap-! pearance of a bloody discharge also demands instant summoning of the physician. A number of patent medicines have been widely advertised to make child- 1 birth sae. easy, and painless. They are all fraudf. Instead of wasting, money on them, expectant mothers j should seek a doctor's advice. PUFFINESS UNDER THE EYES Q. What Is the cause of purrncsa under the eyes? A. There are various theories, but ' the most common cause is Brlght's disease. dis-ease. Be sure to consult a reputable physician at once. Have hiin give you a thorough examination, including an analysis of the urine.