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Press, 16 April 1979, Page 5

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$ An important message to women How to have a baby in 10 easy lessons. Having a baby might be the most i. „ Follow your doctor's advice natural thing in the world but it is often tar from s' , From the information you give your the easiest. The following ten points will help vX doctor and from what his examinations you make your pregnancy easier and more V/ < of you tell him, he will advise you or, enjoyable. I*' " such topics as general health, hygiene, your diet and how indiscriminate use of ■■ pi an vour b a b v medicines, d r ugs. alcohol and smoking can affect The best time for you to have a child is > ou and y° ur lin ' born bab Ywhen you are between 20 and 30. The possibility ot problems to b<ith mother I. rn (Jet regular ante-natal care to- --2 J and baby become greater it the mother 1-7 Both mother and lather should attend is physically immature or over 35. / ante-natal and parent-craft classes. * Your doctor will tell you where these If.■)! Want vour babv classes are held and at vvhal times At 2 Plan vour pregnancv so that the infant 'T" Wit’ 1 * T’ m has the advantage of a stable and to call the doctor, how the lather may be present caring environment. at thr bir,h and olher to P lcs ' ! «~| Prepare for the onset of labour 8 If you already have children you should arrange for them to be cared for while „ ■ 011 are 1,1 hos P ilat ' Yon sbmlld als " 3 Keep a record*of vour monthly periods ba \ e ad V !o la \ e I' 3 tbf3 hospital y our so the date ot vour last monthly period effects and clothes lor your new ts known. This makes it easier' to bab ?- U ell ahead of ,b ' ? expected delivery dale calculate the expected birth date. auange too, loi tianspoit to take jou to the hospital. 1..— Discuss vour life-style 4 There w ill be changes in y our life-sty le == Ring the hospital as soon as labour as both you and the father share the begins responsibilities of having a child or an As soon as labour begins ring the additional child in your home. \ou and Jz hospital. Thev will give vou general the child s father should discuss how your Ide- ■ »| (? and lr j. , ou * daHo d() steles will be affected so that together you can <• I , pi-' .'1 Remember that all visits to your ... . 1 . -f/X general practitioner are free 1 "I V isit your doctor jf 1 As an expectant mother, all your visits C \ou should visit your doctor as early to vour doctor for matters concerning } possible and certainly before you are 1 2 yonr p| . eg „ ai) , x an? ,, ep (as nrc d a 1 -riTinvrn frequentlv as required and follow the adv ice I I — YOUR OEXEHAL PRAGT/ riONhR ‘ given. Attend anie-natal classes. Get to know the (.OACE.R.MMj XOL R PREG.XA.X AAI . maternity staff. Learn about .what is best tor you. FREE’. X our doctor will confirm vom piegnaiii y. your baby and its lather. Follow these simple give you the approxiindle drhvei v dale and .akc lessons so that you and your baby have the best any necessary olood or other tests. possible chance of security, safety and happini .s’ during pregnancy, labour and afterwards. Department of Health 7843