I am perfectly well aware of the urgent necessity of both mother and
child receiving proper nourishment and attention. With regard to
myself, the one great drawback to me was the fact that I was not able
to suckle any of my children, owing to my breasts not being properly
developed, so that the child could not draw the nipple. In consequence
of this my children had to be fed by the bottle, although I am pleased
to say they have thriven and are quite healthy children. Also, prior
to confinement, I suffered very much with varicose veins, and felt
the need of not being able to have rest, as I had got to be about my
work. Also, after confinement, I have been about again in a fortnight,
which I should not advise young mothers now to do. I may say that I do
think that getting up so soon is the cause of all the misplacements
that we hear so much about. However, I am pleased to tell you that
I am fortunate in having a considerate husband, which of course is
something to be thankful for. My heart aches when I think of women who
have brutes to contend with. In my opinion, women should have every
kindness shown to them during pregnancy; also means to obtain advice
and everything to insure that the unborn child shall have a good start
from birth.
_Wages 28s. to 40s.; three children._