CHAPTER XV.

POST PARTUM DISEASES.

Daily bath--Compress--Sitz-bath--Very best food--Cases in Home of the Friendless--No need of milk fever--Abscess of the breast--Excoriated nipples--Insufficient milk--Drink new or hot milk--Do not use ale or beer--Excessive flow of milk--After-pains--The lochia--Hemorrhage--Childbed fever--Causes to be avoided--Dr. Playfair’s opinion--Treatment must be prompt 190-203