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 gerous flooding. The patient is thus exposed to the risk of her life at a time when every moment of repose is of the highest value to her.

Change of Position. If the patient should flow so much that flooding may be apprehended, she should remain quiet in the same position, until all danger is over. If the dis- charges seem no more than should be expected, she may be drawn up upon the bed, or even slidden to the other side, as soon as convenient. Being made comfortable, she should be left quiet, and allowed a little sleep, from which she will awaken very much refreshed. The removal of soiled clothes should be done with care to give her no cold, or expose her to violent motions.

Lubricate the child all over with some unctuous matter, vaseline. In many instances, the application of unctuous matter will be sufficient to detach all the viscid matter adhering to the child; and it may be wiped off by a fine sponge or a soft flannel cloth. This will prevent the chill- ing of the child by washing. However, washing with fine Castile soap and warm water is not objectionable, and may satisfy the fastidious cleanliness of the mother. This washing process should be as short as possible, and care- fully done before the fire, lest the child is chilled.

The Umbilical Cord. Take a piece of linen (an old handkerchief is good) about six inches square; cut a hole in the centre of it; smear it all over with vaseline, and through the hole draw the cord; then fold this linen up so as to envelop the cord completely, and lay it upwards on the abdomen; then cover it over with a square piece of absorbent cotton, and apply the belly-band, so as to secure it in its place, and prevent rubbing.