This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 Excerpt: ...It is then wrapped in warm flannel, put in a crib or basket, heated with hot water bags if necessary, and covered with a warmed blanket. It can then be left until the mother is cared for. Watch the cord carefully as there is danger of hemorrhage. The first bath is often given at once, although some doctors prefer to ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 Excerpt: ...It is then wrapped in warm flannel, put in a crib or basket, heated with hot water bags if necessary, and covered with a warmed blanket. It can then be left until the mother is cared for. Watch the cord carefully as there is danger of hemorrhage. The first bath is often given at once, although some doctors prefer to have the baby rubbed with oil only Batil for the first few days. Before beginning have everything necessary together--a foot tub containing water, ioo F., bath thermometer, warm, soft towels, wash cloth, castile soap, dusting powder, a dressing for the cord, boric acid solution, small squares of gauze, a rubber lap protector, two diapers, flannel band, shirt, flannel petticoat, and a simple, soft white dress. First The head is first washed, using very little soap, rinsed and thoroughly dried; then wash behind the ears, the crevices of the neck, axilla, joints, and between the buttocks and thighs carefully. Only the part being bathed should be exposed. The baby is now put down into the tub and rinsed, supporting the head and back firmly with the left hand and arm. Cover the lap protector with flannel apron or warm towel and when you lift the baby out, roll this around it. Dry by patting; use very little powder and only when it is necessary to prevent chafing. Some doctors consider it better not to put the baby in the tub until after the cord is off. Navel The navel is now dressed by cutting a hole with Dressing sterile scissors in a piece of sterile gauze, which is slipped over the cord and folded about it. The cord is laid toward the left side and a pad of sterile absorbent cotton put over it. A soft flannel binder holds the pad in place and must be put on firmly and smoothly, but not too tightly. It is best sewn on with a few large stitches. Af...
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