CHAPTER II. TREATMENT OF NATURAL LABOUR.

State of the bowels.--Form and size of the uterus.--True and spurious pains.--Treatment of spurious pains.--Management of the first stage.--Examination.--Position of the patient during labour.--Prognosis as to the duration of labour.--Diet during labour.--Supporting the perineum.--Treatment of perineal laceration.--Cord round the child's neck.--Birth of the child, and ligature of the cord.--Importance of ascertaining that the uterus is contracted after labour.--Management of the placenta.--Twins.--Treatment after labour.--Lactation.--Milk fever and abscess.--Excoriated nipples.--Diet during lactation.--Management of lochia.--After-pains, 169