“=Morning sickness=” is probably the commonest discomfort of pregnancy as it occurs in about half of all cases. Because of the expectant mother’s tendency to nausea during the early months, it may be brought on by slight causes which would not produce nausea under ordinary conditions. While it is true that grief, anxiety, fright, shock, incessant worry, fits of temper or brooding may induce nausea when the diet is entirely satisfactory, nausea and even vomiting may be caused in the expectant mother just as they may in any one else by indiscretions in diet, rapid or overeating. On the other hand, simple, light food taken in small quantities, five or six times daily, eaten slowly and masticated thoroughly; the cultivation of a happy frame of mind; exercise and fresh air all tend to prevent this very uncomfortable condition. Prevention is of great importance, as the habit of vomiting is acquired easily but broken up with difficulty. When “morning sickness” occurs, however, the sufferer is often relieved by eating two or three hard, unsweetened crackers or crisp toast, immediately upon awaking and then lying still for half or three quarters of an hour. She should then dress slowly, sitting down as much as possible while doing so, and eat her regular breakfast. Lying flat, without a pillow for a little while after meals, or whenever having the slightest feeling of sickness, will frequently prevent, and also relieve nausea. Sometimes comfort is derived from the use of either hot or cold applications over the stomach. Some expectant mothers find that they can prevent nausea by having hot coffee, or even a full breakfast before arising. But the habit of having breakfast in bed should not be cultivated lightly, for in spite of yourself it is likely to make you feel like an invalid, the thing you should carefully avoid. So don’t do it unless your doctor orders it. “=Heartburn=,” so called, which is suffered by so many expectant mothers, has nothing to do with the heart. It is due entirely to too much acid in the stomach and is usually felt as a burning sensation, which starts in the stomach and rises into the throat. It may be prevented, as a rule, by taking a tablespoonful of olive oil or a cupful of cream or rich milk fifteen or twenty minutes before meals and avoiding fat and fried food at the meals themselves. Or, it may be enough simply to avoid eating fats and fatty foods. Since the painful, burning sensation is directly due to too much acid in the stomach, it usually may be relieved by taking a tablespoonful of lime water; a teaspoonful of sodium bicarbonate in water; a small piece of magnesium carbonate; or a drink of any alkaline water that one fancies.