On one visit, as early as possible, ask to see the layette, and advise about it, going over the list of baby supplies. Urge the patient to visit the center to see the model layette, and get help in the choice of materials and patterns. Note on the record if layette is not complete by the eighth month. Demonstrate the preparation of bed for the baby, made from clothes basket, soap box, or in a baby carriage similar to the model at the center. If the patient is to be delivered at home, some time after the seventh month ask to see the mother’s supplies, going over the list. The patient should be advised against the use of oilcloth from the kitchen table as a bed protector, and especially urged to prepare newspaper pads like the model at the center. Note on the report if the mother’s supplies are not complete by the eighth month. Advise about the arrangement of the room for delivery, and demonstrate the preparation of the mother’s bed like the model at the center. No treatment or medicine to be advised except in accordance with standing orders, private physician’s orders, hospital orders and Maternity Centre Association routine (note on record which). Form letter signed by the head of the medical board sent to doctors who have been engaged by patients for delivery: My dear Dr. ......: Mrs. ...... who has engaged you for her care at delivery, has been referred to this association for nursing care. In order to make the work of the nurses of this association of a uniformly high standard, the Medical Board has adopted the enclosed routine for the nurses to follow. May we not have your cooperation in our effort to teach the women of the community the need for, and value of, medical supervision throughout their pregnancy? May we have your permission to instruct our nurses to visit Mrs. ...... in accordance with our routine, and report each visit to you? A prompt reply on the enclosed slip will be greatly appreciated. Cordially yours, Form for report sent after each nursing: visit to the patient’s doctor, either privately engraved or the hospital resident. PRENATAL VISITS Name of patient, District, Date, Address, Nurse, Agency, T P R, Nipples: Erect, Flat or inverted, Edema: Face, Feet, Legs. Varicose veins, Dyspnoea, Spots before eyes, Nausea or vomiting, A.M., All day. Headache, Constipation, Diarrhea, Vaginal discharge: White, Yellow, or Bloody. Vaginal Soreness. Fetal Heart Rate. Urinalysis: Sp. Gr., Reaction. Albumin. Quantity in 24 hours. Blood pressure: Diastolic, Systolic. Instructions followed. Patient, Husband, still working. Occupation changed, Patient, Husband, Weekly income.