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... tion found in them — a watery fluid , sometimes yellowish in color , known as " colostrum , " which appears about the third month . Temporary distention of the breasts , with the accumu- lation of this secretion , may occur in a ...
... tion found in them — a watery fluid , sometimes yellowish in color , known as " colostrum , " which appears about the third month . Temporary distention of the breasts , with the accumu- lation of this secretion , may occur in a ...
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... tion to its taste , it may be taken in pill form . Cascara sagrada is also useful . Cream of tartar , a half a teaspoonful being taken at night in a cup of cold water , is often efficient . In some cases it may be necessary to repeat ...
... tion to its taste , it may be taken in pill form . Cascara sagrada is also useful . Cream of tartar , a half a teaspoonful being taken at night in a cup of cold water , is often efficient . In some cases it may be necessary to repeat ...
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... tion of the bladder . Here the use of the catheter is indicated . A nurse , unless thoroughly experienced , should never attempt passing the catheter in the case of a pregnant woman , as serious injury may be done to the soft parts in a ...
... tion of the bladder . Here the use of the catheter is indicated . A nurse , unless thoroughly experienced , should never attempt passing the catheter in the case of a pregnant woman , as serious injury may be done to the soft parts in a ...
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... tion of all the mucous membranes . If a vaginal dis- charge be of a white , yellow , or green color , it indicates inflammation of the vagina itself . The discharge , on reaching the vulva and coming in contact with the air , decomposes ...
... tion of all the mucous membranes . If a vaginal dis- charge be of a white , yellow , or green color , it indicates inflammation of the vagina itself . The discharge , on reaching the vulva and coming in contact with the air , decomposes ...
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... tion . Meat in moderate quantity , broths , milk , eggs , and fresh fruit should constitute an important part of the dietary . Pastry and confections should be avoided . There is a mistaken theory prevalent in this day that a mother ...
... tion . Meat in moderate quantity , broths , milk , eggs , and fresh fruit should constitute an important part of the dietary . Pastry and confections should be avoided . There is a mistaken theory prevalent in this day that a mother ...
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Page 188 - PM, and in some cases once or twice at night ; amounting to twelve fluidounces of food per diem. Diet from the second to the sixth week: — Milk I tablespoonful. Cream 2 teaspoonfuls. Milk sugar l/$ teaspoonful.