The measures which tend to prevent constipation, as already pointed out, are drinking plenty of fluids, and eating fresh fruit, coarse vegetables and bulky cereals such as bran; also taking a glass of hot or cold water just before going to bed and the first thing in the morning. You should not take enemas or cathartics without your doctor’s order, but you may safely increase the amount of fluids which you drink and the bulk of your food, in order to regulate your bowels. Senna and prunes cooked together prove to be helpful in keeping the bowels regular and they are entirely harmless. A simple way of preparing them for this purpose is to pour a quart of boiling water over an ounce of senna leaves and allow them to stand for about two hours. A pound of well washed prunes should soak overnight in this liquor, after it has been strained, and then cooked in it until tender. They may be sweetened with two tablespoonfuls of brown sugar, and the flavor improved by adding a stick of cinnamon or slice of lemon while they are cooking. Half a dozen of these prunes, with some of the syrup, may be taken at the evening meal to start with, and increased or decreased in number as necessary. =Clothes.= The chief purpose of clothes under all conditions is to aid in keeping the body warm, thus helping to preserve an even circulation of the blood and the activity of the sweat glands. As has been pointed out, this is of especial importance during pregnancy. The expectant mother’s clothes should be not only sufficiently warm, but they should be equally warm over her entire body. They should be light and porous, and fairly loose, so as not to interfere with the circulation or other bodily functions. There must be no pressure on chest or abdomen; no tight garters, belts, collars or shoes. The clothes of the mother-to-be, like every other detail of her care, must be adapted to her surroundings and mode of living. If her house is well and evenly heated during the cold months, she may quite safely dress lightly while indoors; if it is not, she should wear underwear with high neck, long sleeves and drawers, both indoors and out, except when the weather is warm enough to cause perspiration. At all times, however, the warmth of her clothing should be suited to the temperature of the home, the climate and the state of the weather. Remembering that it is important for you to keep up the diversions and amusements that you enjoy, it is worth while to have your clothes as pretty and becoming as possible, for you are much more likely to go about and mingle with your friends if you feel that you are becomingly and well dressed. At the same time your clothes should be so made that their weight will hang from the shoulders instead of from the waistband.