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afterpains

/ ˈɑːڳəˌɪԳ /

plural noun

  1. cramplike pains caused by contraction of the uterus after childbirth
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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The afterpains come on 3 or 4 hours later and expel the membranes, which should never be left longer than 24 hours.

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Fluid extract, ten to thirty drops three times daily; for afterpains give half as much about every three hours.

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Spread some of this upon a linen cloth, and apply it to the veins of the back of her that is troubled with afterpains, and it will give her speedy ease.

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Internally, used for.—Nervousness, sleeplessness, hysteria, in afterpains, to prevent chordee.

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