Best broadcasts of 1939-40 (1940)

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BEST BROADCASTS OF 1939-40 Doctor. — How do you feel, Mary? Woman. — Just fine, but awful hungry all the time. Doctor. — ( Laughing ) That baby has an appetite. Do you ever have headaches ? Woman. — No. But my back aches some. Doctor. — Dizziness ? Woman. — No. But I sometimes trip when I walk, and Tom gets awful scared. Doctor. — Nothing to worry about. The baby is getting heavier and probably unbalances you. Nurse. Nurse. — Yes, Doctor. Hello, Mary. My, don’t you look well today. Woman. — Thank you, Helen. Doctor. — And, nurse, tell Mary about a proper support to help her carry her baby and ease her back. And then prepare her for another complete examination. Music. — Up and down. Narrator. — The seventh month. Doctor. — Position of the fetus correct. Watch your diet, Mary. Plenty of minerals, calcium, iron. That means milk, plenty of milk and eggs, meat, fruits and vegetables. You need energy. But watch your weight, Mary. Twenty pound in¬ crease is just right. Nurse, prepare Mrs. Johnson for complete examination. Music. — Up and down. Narrator. — The eighth month. Doctor. — Fetal heartbeat ...1...2...3...4... 5 ... 6. Sound. — Heartbeat up and down to background. Doctor. — Beat steady and strong. That’s fine. Your own pulse is good. Blood pressure, 1 10. Everything in shape. Mary. — I’m glad. 274