Morison, Alexander, 1779-1866 · London : Longman and co., and S. Highley · leaf 47
E. E. L. aged 20. This Female, was seized with PuerperalMania ten days after the birth of her second child, whomshe had suckled for several days—her face was flushed, hereyes had a wild glistening appearance, and wanderedrapidly from one object to another; she became very rest-less, tore her… … 25 EXPLANATION OF PLATE VII. E. E. L. plate 6, restored to reason. This patients headwas shaved, and mild laxatives were given; a state ofstupidity, approaching to dementia, succeeded the vio-lent stage, from which she gradually recovered in aboutsix months from the commencement of her disease. The…
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