First lines of the practice of midwifery: to which are added remarks on the forensic evidence requisite in cases of foeticide and infanticide / By Charles Severn.

  • Severn, Charles.
Date:
1831
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: First lines of the practice of midwifery: to which are added remarks on the forensic evidence requisite in cases of foeticide and infanticide / By Charles Severn. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    SECTION I. Pago Bones of the Pelvis 1 Ligaments and Joints of the Pelvis 2 Dimensions of the Pelvis 6 The Foetal Head considered in relation to the Pelvis 8 Varieties, Distortions, and Narrowing of the Pelvis 10 The Female Organs of Generation 13 Diseases of the Female Sexual Organs 16 Diseases of the Ovaries 19 Diseases of the Uterus 21 Menstruation 27 Diseases connected with Menstruation 28 SECTION II. Conception 31 Growth of the Foetus 33 The Placenta, Membranes, &c 35 Circulation of Blood in the Foetus 37 Signs of Uterogestation 38 Diseases occurring in the early months 41 Diseases occurring in the latter months 46 Management during Pregnancy 49 Labour 52 Different Stages of Labour, and Attentions required 55 Examination 61 Retention of the Placenta 64 Protracted Labour 66 Labours requiring Instrumental Assistance 70 Use of the Short Forceps 73