INDEX
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A
Abderhalden test for pregnancy, 61
Abdomen: care of, 70 changes in pregnancy, 59 weakness of, 85
Abortion, 95 etiology, 207 management, 207
Accessory articles of diet, 319
Accidental hæmorrhage, 228
After-birth, 41, 117
After-pains, 154, 254 relief of, 154
Albuminuria, 77 (see Eclampsia)
Amenorrhœa, 57 during lactation, 158 in the nonpregnant, 58
Amnion, 38 adhesions, 87
Anæsthetics, 103, 138, 142
Anencephalus, 309
Anus, 23
Aphthæ, 294
Areola, 31
Asepsis in delivery, 142
Aseptic care, 200
Asphyxia neonatorum, 278 methods of resuscitation, 279
Atelectasis, 283
Attitude of child, 165
B
Baby: anencephalus, 309 aphthæ, 294 asphyxia, 142, 278 balanitis, 306 bath, 266 bowels, 273 breasts, 293 care after delivery, 144 care at birth, 142 circumcision, 306 cleansing, 265 clothing, 270 colic, 299 constipation, 298 convulsions, 282 cradle cap, 295 diarrhœa, 298 exercise, 284 eyes, 268 furuncles, 305 flushings, 285 gavage, 285 genitals, 272 hæmorrhage, 289 harelip and cleft palate, 287 heart, 278 hernia, 287 hydrocephalus, 308 icterus, 293 lavage, 286 marasmus, 303 menstruation, 293 mouth, 272 nails, 289 nursing periods, 273, 156 paraphimosis, 305 phimosis, 305 pneumonia, 304 prematurity, 301 priapism, 308 respiration, first, 142 routine for, 270 significant symptoms and conditions, 320 sleep, 272 snuffles, 304 spina bifida, 308 temperature, 276 thrush, 294 tongue-tie, 287 toilet basket, 271 383umbilicus, 267 urticaria, 294 vomiting, 300 weight, 271
Bag of waters, 39, 110
Balanitis, 306
Ballottement, 62
Barley water, 316
Baths, 69, 325
Bed, making, 133
Bed-linen, care of, 150
Bed sores, 263
Bednar’s disease, 294
Bichloride solution, 135
Birthmarks and deformities, 72, 87
Binder, 153
Bladder, 23 after delivery, 159 in pregnancy, 56, 58
Bleeders, 232, 290
Blood, in pregnancy, 55
Bowels, in pregnancy, 68 in puerperium, 157
Breast milk, quantity, 275
Breasts, 30 caked, 156, 243 care of, 71 changes due to marriage and pregnancy, 53, 59 inflow of milk, 53 massage, 156 nursing periods, 156 of puberty, 33 preparation for lactation, 155 removal of child, 252, 261 sensations in pregnancy, 59 supernumerary, 31
Breech presentation, 168
Brow presentation, 177, 179
Buttermilk, 314
C
Cæsarean section, 195
Caput succedaneum, 127
Case record, nurse’s, 131
Catheterization, after delivery, 159 before operations, 183
Caul, 114
Cephalhæmatoma, 128
Cervix, effacement, 110 repair, 144, 211
Child (see Baby)
Chill in puerperium, 151
Chloasma, 55
Chloroform in labor, 103
Chorion, 38
Circumcision, 306
Clamp for cord, 268
Clitoris, 26
Coitus, 71
Colic, 300
Colostrum, 53
Conception, 36
Condylomata, 75
Confinement, estimating date, 58, 66
Constipation, 68, 298
Contraction of pelvis, 214
Contractions of Braxton Hicks, 53, 62, 109
Convulsions, of child, 282 of mother, 236
Cord, umbilical, 40 attachment to placenta, 42 cutting, 142 granulations of, 293 prolapse of, 220, 137 separation, 292
Cow’s milk vs. breast milk, 311
Cradle cap, 295
Cramps, 56, 86
Cranioclasis, 194
Curettage of uterus, 206 in abortion, 207
Curve of Carus, 20
D
Decapitation, 194
Delivery, asepsis during, 142 care of mother after, 144 on side, 140
Diabetes and pregnancy, 95
Diapers, 270, 273 bluing on, 270, 296
384Diarrhœa of child, 298
Diet in puerperium, 152, 155
Diets, 336
Doctor, 130 when to call, 131 what to report, 131, 319
Douche, vaginal, 202 aseptic, 200 in pregnancy, 71, 160 intrauterine, 205, 233
Dress in pregnancy, 69
Drugs affecting the milk, 275
Dry birth, 225
Ductus arteriosus, 49 venosus, 48
E
Eclampsia, 78 blood pressure in, 55 symptoms and management, 237 wet packs in, 231
Ectopic pregnancy, 89
Edema, 69
Enemas, eliminative, 355 nutrient, 334
Episiotomy, 211
Ergot, 143 after delivery, 150 in abortion, 207 in post partum hæmorrhage, 233
Eruptions on the skin, 55
Erythema, 296
Ether in labor, 103
Examination of patient, 134, 140
Excavation of pelvis, 19
Extrauterine pregnancy, 89
Exudative diathesis, 295
Eye symptoms in pregnancy, 69
F
Face presentation, 174, 179
Fallopian tubes, 22
Fainting, 70
Fevers and pregnancy, 91
Flour ball, 316
Flushings, 285
Fœtus, attitude, 44 circulation, 48 diameters of head, 46 fontanelles, 46 heart tones, 63, 180 movements, 44, 62 rate of growth, 46 rule for estimating length, 47 rule for estimating weight, 47 signs of danger to, 180 signs of death, 97 signs of maturity, 47
Food mixings, 317 preparation for infants, 314
Foramen ovale, 50
Forceps, application, 186 conditions for, 185 dangers of, 185 in breech cases, 173 in face presentations, 176 indications for, 185 preparations for, 183
Fumigation, 329
Furuncles, 305
G
Galactorrhœa, 250
Gas analgesia, 104
Gas pains, 154, 158, 253
Gavage, 285
Genital crease, 25
Genitalia, care after delivery, 142, 148 preparation for delivery, 131 preparation for operation, 182
Getting up, 161
Gingivitis, 75
Glands, Bartholin, 27 mammary, 30 Montgomery, 31 thyroid, 56
Glossary, 351
Glycosuria, 69
Gonorrhœa and pregnancy, 93
Goodell’s sign, 60
Gossip, 161
385Graafian follicle, 33
Gums in pregnancy, 75
H
Hæmorrhage, accidental, 228 in abortion, 207 in labor, 144, 119, 143 in the newborn, 289 in pregnancy, 95 post partum, 232, 234 unavoidable, 228 uterine douche for, 205
Hæmorrhoids, 86
Hair, 55, 132
Hands, care of, 160, 323 sterilization of, 134
Harelip and cleft palate, 287
Head, descent, 123 expulsion of, 115 effect of labor on, 126 extension, 126 external restitution, 126 flexion, 123 internal rotation, 124
Headache, 237, 254
Heart changes in pregnancy, 55 lesions in pregnancy, 94
Heart tones, fœtal, where heard, 130 significance, 137 when membranes rupture prematurely, 226
Hegar’s sign, 60
Hernia, 287
Herpes in pregnancy, 76
Hospital drums, packing, 138
Hottentot apron, 26
Hydramnios, 87 and malpresentations, 175 and twins, 84
Hydrocephalus, 308
Hymen, 26
Hypodermoclysis, 206
Hyperemesis gravidarum, 79
I
Icterus, 293
Induction of labor, 208
Infant feeding, 310 outfit, 101
Infection, 226, 255
Injections, eliminative, 335 intravenous, 205 nutrient, 334
Insomnia, 56
Intertrigo, 296
Involution, 152, 160, 161
J
Jacquemins’ sign, 62
Jaundice, of child, 293 of mother, 95
K
Kidneys of child, 44 of mother, 56, 68, 95
L
Labia majora, 25 minora, 26
Labor, care during, 140 induction of, 208 precipitate, 223 preparations for, 130, 138, 326 signs of, 129 vomiting in, 228
Lactation and menstruation, 157
Lavage, 286
Leucorrhœa, 71
Lightening, 65, 108
Linea albicantes, 55 nigra, 55
Liquor amnii, 38 in disease, 87
Liver, of child, 44 of mother in pregnancy, 56, 95
Lochia, 154 and the hands, 160
Longings, 56
Lungs in pregnancy, 56
M
Malæna neonatorum, 290
Marasmus, 303
386Mask of pregnancy, 55
Mastitis, 247
Maternal impressions, 72
Membranes, 110 premature rupture, 225 relation of rupture to labor, 114 rupture of, 109, 114
Menstruation, definition of, 33 during lactation, 157 in infant, 298 physiology of, 34 relation to conception and pregnancy, 33 systemic effects, 35
Milk fever, 243
Milk, elements of human, 312 excess of, 249 fat-free, 317 inflow, 156 peptonizing, 338 pasteurizing, 316 quality, 251 scarcity, 249 sterilization, 316 to dry up, 163 whole milk, 317
Milk leg, 262
Mind in pregnancy, 72
Moles, 80
Monsters, 88, 308
Mons veneris, 25
Morning sickness, 58
Multiple pregnancy, 83
N
Nausea, 58
Nervous system, 56
Neuralgia, 56
Nipple, 30 care of, 71 cracks and fissures, 244 imperfect, 245 preparation for lactation, 155 rubber, 318
Normal labor, 107 amount of blood lost, 119 causes of, 107 course of, 110 date of onset, 107 duration of first stage, 114 duration of second stage, 114 general effects, 118 mechanism, 120 subjective phenomena, 115
Nurse, 98 and cleanliness, 129, 323 and history sheet, 131 in obstetrics, 98 in puerperal fever, 262 outfit, 99 qualifications, 323 sterilizing, 101
Nursery rules, 269
Nursing periods, 156
Nursing the child, 293
O
Odors of person, 324
Oligohydramnios, 87
Operations, preparations for, 180 why required, 179
Ophthalmia neonatorum, 93, 142, 192
Os, digital dilatation, 211 physiology of dilatation, 111 rigidity of, 222
Ovaries, 23
Ovulation, 33
Ovum, 33 death of, 96 fertilization, 36 implantation, 37 mode of progress, 23 relation to uterine cavity, 52
P
Packs, wet, 213
Pains, after, 154 cause of, 109 character of, 115, 131, 138 false, 108 from gas, 154 regularity of, 110, 130
Palpation, 134
387Paralysis, facial, 291 of shoulder (Erb’s), 291
Paraphimosis, 305
Patient, care of, after delivery, 144 during second stage, 137 examination of, 74, 133 in first stage, 133 loss of weight post partum, 155 preparation of, 131, 138 rest, 160 visitors, 133, 161
Pelvic floor rigidity, 223
Pelvis, 17 brim, 18 contracted, 214 diameters, 214 false, 17 measurements, 214 quadrants of, 121 shape, 18 true, 17 upper strait, 18
Pemphigus neonatorum, 296
Perineorrhaphy, 144 instruments, 139, 145, 146 after-care, 147
Perineum, 28, 25 head on, 115 preservation, 145 repair, 143, 144 torn in labor, 30
Peritoneum, 24
Peritonitis, (see Infection)
Phimosis, 305
Phlebitis, 263
Physical signs of pregnancy, 59
Pigmentation, 55, 77
Pituitrin, 143, 224
Placenta prævia, 29
Placenta, 41 anomalies, 88 early expression, 149 infarcts, 88 conditions for Crede expression, 150 manual removal, 150
Pneumonia in child, 304
Point of direction, 121
Position, occipito-posterior, 178 of breech, 165 of face, 175 of head, 121 Walcher, 193
Pregnancy, Abderhalden’s test for, 61 age of, 65 albuminuria in, 77 at fourth month, 61 bowels in, 68 cathartics in, 68 condylomata, 75 constipation in, 75 cramps, 86 diabetes in, 95 diagnosis, 57 duration of, 66, 107 extra uterine, 89 fevers and, 91 general effects, 56 gingivitis, 75 gonorrhœa, 93 hæmorrhages, 95 hæmorrhoids in, 86 heart disease and, 94 heartburn, 68 herpes, 76 hydramnios in, 87 hygiene of, 66 hyperemesis in, 79 kidneys in, 68 local effects, 51 maternal changes, 51 mental conditions in, 72 pressure symptoms, 85 probable signs, 61 pruritus, 76 pyelitis, 79 salivation, 75 signs at 26th week, 62 syphilis, 92 toothache, 75 toxæmias, 74 tuberculosis, 92 varicose veins, 85 vomiting in, 79
Prematurity, 301
Presentation, definition, 120 frequency of vertex, 121 388of breech, 165 of face and brow, 174 transverse, 174
Pressure symptoms, 85
Priapism, 308
Proprietary foods, 314
Pruritus in pregnancy, 76
Ptyalism, 75
Puberty, 33
Pubiotomy, 198 after-care, 199
Puerperal fever, 255 disposal of excreta, 261 etiology, 255 nurse and, 262 prevention, 258 symptoms, 259 treatment, 260
Puerperium, 151 diet in, 152 laxatives, 158 standing orders for, 162
Pulse in puerperium, 151
Pyelitis, 79
Pyloric stenosis, 303
Q
Quickening, 59
R
Rectal feeding, 333
Rectal infusions, 212
Rectum, 23 in labor, 23, 142
Red gum, 297
Renal disease, 95
Rest, 160
Room, setting up, 130, 180
Rubber gloves, 136
Rubber nipples, 318
S
Salivation, 75
Second stage of labor, 114
Sex, determination of, 65, 72
Sexual relations, 71
Sheet sling, 146, 181
Show, 109, 129
Skin, changes, 54 care of, 69 eruptions, 55 pigmentation, 55, 77 striæ gravidarum, 54
Snuffles, 304
Solutions, 340 percentage table of, 341
Souffle, funic, 65 uterine, 63
Spermatozoa, 36
Spina bifida, 308
Standing orders for nurse, 164 for puerperium, 163
Starvation fever, 276
Sterile linen, application, 138, 182
Sterilization, 101, 323 dressings, 325 instruments, 327 rubber goods, 328
Stitches, care of, 160 removal, 202
Stomach capacity of child, 275
Subinvolution, 155, 260, 261
Subjective signs of pregnancy, 57, 59
Sudden death of infant, 309 of mother, 263
Sugar in urine, 69
Sugars and flours, 317
Supplemental feedings, 310
Supplies for house, 99 for sterilization, 101 preparation of, 326
Symphyseotomy, 198
Syphilis and fœtus, 88 and pregnancy, 92 of placenta, 88
T
Tampon of uterus, 202 of vagina, 204
Temperature in puerperium, 151
Third stage of labor, 117, 142, 143 conduct of, 149
Thrombus, 263
Thrush, 294
389Thyroid gland, 56
Toilet basket, 271
Tongue-tie, 287
Toothache, 75
Toxæmia, 74
Transfusion, 205 in eclampsia, 240
Tubercles of Montgomery, 31
Tuberculosis and pregnancy, 92
Twilight sleep, 103
Twins, 83
U
Umbilicus, 267
Unavoidable hæmorrhage, 228
Urination, after delivery, 158 of child, 273
Urine, 56 in pregnancy, 77 in puerperium, 151 sterile specimen, 200 sterile specimen from child, 200
Urticaria, 294
Utensils for milk modification, 318
Uterus, anatomy, 21 changes in pregnancy, 51, 59 curettage, 206 displacements, 84 height at various months of pregnancy, 64 inertia, 223 malformations, 85 rupture, 226
Uterine souffle, 63
V
Vagina, anatomy, 21 attachments, 21 distensibility, 21
Vaginal tampon, 204 in abortion, 207
Varicose veins, 85
Ventral stalk, 40
Version, 190, 192, 193
Vestibule, 26
Vessels of cord, 48
Villi, 37
Visitors, 133, 161
Vomiting, 300, 321 in pregnancy, 79 in labor, 228 uncontrollable, 79
Vorhees bag, 224, 230
Vulva, anatomy, 24 care of, 143 preparation, 132
W
Walcher position, 173, 193
Weaning, 252, 273
Wet nurse, 253
Wharton’s jelly, 40
Whey, 315
Wiegand compression, 173, 194
Witch’s milk, 32
TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES
Silently corrected typographical errors and variations in spelling.
Anachronistic, non-standard, and uncertain spellings retained as printed.