FOOD FACTS 243 MOTHER and CHILD Of course you are anxious to do everything in your power for your baby's well-being both before he is born and afterwards. The Govern- ment wants to help expectant mothers on the important matter of diet. There's no need to worry about special food, the expectant mother wants a good mixed diet (not for two, but enough for one and a bit). She must have her priority pint of milk every day; her cod liver oil (or capsules or tablets if she can't take oil); all her own rations (including her priority eggs); and plenty of green vegetables.