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3. This multipara had had twelve previous normal deliveriesShe
was admitted for ante-partum hæmorrhage at 32 weeks. A
stillborn breech delivery followed with only slight bleeding. The
puerperium was normal and the mother made a good recovery.
4. This case was booked for evacuation. She was admitted
with a history of ruptured membranes. This was not confirmed
and as labour did not come on she was discharged.
5. A midwife's case was sent in by a private doctor for
albuminuria. Spontaneous labour with a normal delivery followed.
The baby was vigorous. The mother was well on discharge.
6. This patient was sent in by a private doctor for raised
blood pressure at term. There was no albuminuria. A medical
induction was given. Normal delivery followed with a normal
puerperium. Mtother and baby went home well.
7. This was a case of hypertension with a small ante-partum
hæmorrhage prior to admission. A normal delivery at term was
followed by an uncomplicated puerperium. Mother and baby went
home well.
8. This patient was admitted with a prolapsed cord, the
membranes having ruptured 15 hours previously. Classical
Caesarean section was performed as the cord was still pulsating,
but the baby failed to breathe. The mother made a good recovery.
9. This patient was sent in as a case of hydrocephalus, but
proved to be a face presentation of a normal infant. Delivery
followed shortly after admission. Mother and baby both did well.
10. A case was admitted from a nursing home after six
hours in the second stage of labour. A mid-cavity forceps delivery
under general anaesthetic followed at once without undue difficulty.
The baby was vigorous. Mother and baby both went home well.
11. This was a patient with a transverse lie and prolapse
arm. Internal version was performed under a general anaesthetic
and the baby extracted as a breech. Mother and baby both did
well.
12. The ambulance brought this patient as she had made no
preparations at home and was in advanced labour. A normal
delivery and puerperium followed, and the patient took her own
discharge on the 10th day.
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