If the discharge ceases a few hours after birth, or if it continues the usual time, but in very small quantity, or if it is prolonged beyond the usual period, or if it is excessive at first, and if at the same time all the other symptoms are favorable, there is not occasion for much medicine, though it may be necessary to give the patient a better diet, possibly some tonics. (F. 174, 175). It sometimes occurs that the lochia is suddenly discharged in double quantity after the patient is permitted to sit up or walk about. In such cases enjoin extra rest. If the red discharge continues longer than usual, or if it return after yellow or greenish discharges, you should be on your guard against HEMORRHAGE. Enjoin rest in a horizontal position under light clothing. Occasionally the LOCHIA HAVE A VERY FETID ODOR. It is not very rare to observe a very disagreeable odor in the lochia without any bad results, but this often indicates the retention and putrefaction of coagula or a small portion of the placenta or membranes. Syringe out the vagina freely night and morning with Labaraques solution or some other antiseptic wash, (F. 153) and once or twice a day with warm milk and water. A weak solution of carbolic acid 1 in 50 may be used, and it may be proper to throw it into the uterus. The SECRETION OF MILK generally becomes established in about forty-eight hours, and very often on the third day the breasts become turgid, hot and painful. There may, or may not, be some general disturbance, fever, chills, &c., but if there is it will usually be relieved after the milk is drawn out. It is customary on the morning of the third day to secure an action of the bowels, and this generally allays the vascular action if it is excessive. But very trivial causes may set up INFLAMMATION OF THE BREAST, and this is always liable to end in suppuration, which may be long continued and distressing. The MAMMARY INFLAMMATION may follow exposure to cold, a blow or other injury on the breast, some temporary engorgement of the lacteal tubes, or sudden and depressing mental emotions, and it often follows from fissures and erosions of the nipples. To prevent the formation of an abscess, endeavor to remove the engorgement of the lacteal ducts by gentle hand friction with oil or F. 209, 202. Moderate the inflammation by giving five drops of the extract Phytolacca decandra (Poke root) every two hours—give saline cathartics, minute doses of aconite, and perhaps a large dose of quinine. Keep the patient in bed and have the affected breast supported by a suspensory bandage. Apply hot fomentations containing a solution of carbolic acid, or poultices containing it, and the breasts may be smeared with belladonna extract rubbed down with glycerine; or belladonna liniment or ointment may be applied (F. 201). Belladonna plasters or diachylon plasters may be useful. Give 15 grains bromide potassa.