A manual of obstetrics . e foot is 8 cm. ( in.); this is regarded by manyas an important proof of fetal maturity. The length of thefetus is 50 cm. ( in.) ; its weight is 2737 grams (7^pounds). Delaboiifs Ride.—Delabout has formulated a rule forascertaining approximately the age of a fetus by its is worded as follows : For the first six months of intra- 72 A MANUAL OF OBSTETRICS. Uterine life the length, at different ages, is indicated incentimeters by the square of the numerical figure of thecorresponding month. II. Maternal Physiology. As a result of the foregoing remar
A manual of obstetrics . e foot is 8 cm. ( in.); this is regarded by manyas an important proof of fetal maturity. The length of thefetus is 50 cm. ( in.) ; its weight is 2737 grams (7^pounds). Delaboiifs Ride.—Delabout has formulated a rule forascertaining approximately the age of a fetus by its is worded as follows : For the first six months of intra- 72 A MANUAL OF OBSTETRICS. Uterine life the length, at different ages, is indicated incentimeters by the square of the numerical figure of thecorresponding month. II. Maternal Physiology. As a result of the foregoing remarkable and rapid changesoccurring within the womans uterine cavity correspondingalterations are taking place in the maternal organs andtissues. These changes, as might be expected, are mostpronounced in the generative organs, and especially in theuterus. Alterations in the Genitalia.— The Uterus (Figs. 34,35).—Following the increased vascularity of the uterusthere is a general hypertrophy of all the uterine
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