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Inevitable Abortion

Categories: Obstetrics or Midwifery

The abortion is probably inevitable if the bleeding
becomes persistent and free, the cervix softens, the womb dilates and the

labor pains set in. Still in spite of all these conditions, the bleeding

and pain may cease, and the pregnancy go on to full term, The result of

these cases, if carefully and properly treated, is favorable as far as the

mother is concerned.



Treatment. Preventive. In women where repeated abortions have occurred,

the cause should be diligently sought for. If syphilis exists the

treatment should be begun at the beginning of pregnancy. But when no

special cause can be found, and an irritable condition of the womb is

suspected to be present, the patient must be kept quiet in bed, especially

at the time when menstruation would normally occur. She should also be

guarded against lifting, fright, worry, over-exertion; and medicines like

bromide of potash, five to fifteen grains at a dose, given to quiet and

allay the nervous irritability.



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