The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother by George H. (george Henry) Napheys

Author:George H. (george Henry) Napheys [Napheys, George H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Medical Books, Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Professional & Technical, Medical eBooks, Specialties, Women -- Health and hygiene
ISBN: 0554213206
Amazon: B0082Q87SG
Published: 2007-12-23T18:30:00+00:00

SIGNS OF APPROACHING LABOR.

One of the earliest of the preliminary signs of the coming on of confinement occurs about two weeks before that event. It is a dropping or subsidence of the womb. The summit of that organ then descends, in most cases, from above to below the umbilicus, and the abdomen becomes smaller. The stomach and lungs are relieved from pressure, the woman breathes more freely, the sense of oppression which troubled her previously is lost, and she says she feels 'very comfortable.' This sensation of lightness and buoyancy increases, and a few days before the setting in of labor she feels so much better that she thinks she will take an extra amount of exercise. The mother of a number of children is acquainted with this sign, but the wife with her first child may exert herself unduly in the house or outdoors, and induce labor when in the street or away from home. Hence the importance of a knowledge of this premonitory symptom.

A second precursory sign of labor is found in the increased fulness of the external parts, and an augmented mucous secretion, which may amount even to a discharge resembling whites, and requiring the wearing of a napkin. This symptom is a good one, indicating a disposition to relaxation, and promising an easy time.

The third preliminary sign which we shall mention, is the change in the mental state of the pregnant woman. She has a feeling of anxiety and of fidgetiness, sometimes accompanied with depression of spirits. This condition of emotional distress, modified in particular cases by reason, self-control, and religion, may continue for several days, perhaps, when

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