Chapter Vi. Sixth Species of Dystocia.

Faulty Labour from a Faulty Condition of the expelling Powers.

I. Where the uterine activity is at fault--functionally or mechanically--from debility--derangement of the digestive organs--mental affections--the age and temperament of the patient--plethora--rheumatism of the uterus--inflammation of the uterus--stricture of the uterus.--Treatment. II. Where the action of the abdominal and other muscles is at fault.--Faulty state of the expelling powers after the birth of the child.-- Hæmorrhage.--Treatment, 324