Chapter XIX: Part IV: The Birth of the Baby

CHAPTER X. PRESENTATION AND POSITION OF THE FETUS. Breech, Head, Face,
and Vertex Presentations. Longitudinal and Transverse Presentations.
Position of Fetus. Time of Engagement. Methods of Ascertaining
Position and Presentation of Fetus. Abdominal Palpation. Vaginal
Examination. Rectal Examination. Auscultation of the Fetal Heart.

CHAPTER XI. SYMPTOMS, COURSE, AND MECHANISM OF NORMAL LABOR. Onset of
Labor. Three Stages of Labor.

CHAPTER XII. NURSE’S DUTIES DURING LABOR. General Principles of
Treatment and Nursing Care. Psychology of the Patient. Preparation
for Vaginal Examination or Delivery. Nurse’s Duties during First
Stage. Second Stage. Maintaining of Surgical Cleanliness. Immediate
Care of the Child. Resuscitation of New-born Child. Third Stage.
Immediate Aftercare of the Patient. Nurse’s Duties if the Doctor Is
Delayed. Prolapsed Cord. Post-partum Hemorrhage. Obstetrical
Anesthesia: Chloroform. Ether. Nitrous Oxide Gas Analgesia. Twilight
Sleep. Complete Anesthesia.

CHAPTER XIII. OBSTETRICAL OPERATIONS AND COMPLICATED LABORS.
Conditions Giving Rise to Operations. Preparation for Operation in
the Home. Perineal Lacerations. Episiotomy. Breech Extraction.
Version. The Use of Forceps. Symphysiotomy. Vaginal Hysterotomy.
Cesarean Section. Ruptured Uterus. Destructive Operations. Induced
Abortions and Premature Labors. Accouchement Forcé.