If mother’s clothes are wet by the excess milk, what can she do?  Use a breast-pump and drink and eat less fluid; eat more solid.

Should a baby nurse at both breasts?  It is better.

If the breast contains pus, what can be done?  Nurse at the other breast, but if both breasts are affected it must stop breast nursing.

Should an infant nurse from a mother who is taking medicine?  Not as a rule.

When will the mother be able to nurse again?  It is hard to tell.  If the child is six months old the child should be weaned if the mother is seriously ill, and children with delicate stomachs should always be weaned, when the mother is sick.

If the mother has not enough nurse, what can be done?—­Nurse partly and feed it the rest.

Can the milk secretion be increased?  Yes, by regulating the mother’s diet.  She should drink freely of good cow’s milk and have an occasional bowl of gruel, soup, etc.

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How long can you wait to see if the mother can have milk?  It is well to wait several days, nurse all there is and supply the deficiency by bottle feeding.

How often should the baby nurse at first, and how long?  Every four or five hours for the first few days—­usually nurses fifteen to twenty minutes; one night nursing.

When is there a full secretion of milk?  Usually on the third day.

How often should the baby be nursed afterward?  After the third day every two hours and twice at night.

How often during the rest of the year?  For two to three months every two to two and one-half hours during the day, two times at night; three to five months about every three hours up to ten p. m.; and one time at night; five to twelve months every three to three and one-half or four hours and not at night.

Is it necessary as a rule to give additional food the first few days?  No; give plenty of water.

What important things should be attended to in nursing?  First, a regular time night and day.  Second, nipples should be kept clean.

What should a nursing mother eat?  Her diet should be simple and plentiful, and lots of fluids; she should have three regular meals a day, and gruel, cocoa, or milk at bedtime and sometimes between meals.  She can use cereals, most soups, most vegetables; avoid sour tart fruits, salads, pastry, and desserts.  She may eat egg, meats once or twice daily, but in most cases but once.  Tea and coffee if taken should be very weak, and ordinarily no wine or beer.

Are fruits eaten by the mother likely to injure baby?  Sour fruits do in some cases, but sweet fruits and most fruits that are cooked do not, and are useful for the bowels.

Should the mother take special care of herself?  Yes, she should lead a simple, natural, happy life, with outdoor exercise, as soon as possible after the confinement.  She should make her bowels move daily by food and habit; she should not worry, should sleep plenty and should nap for an hour during the middle of the day.