A Case of Abnormal Labour, (Hydrothorax and Ascites in the Fœtus)

very irritable and quarrelsome since the beginning of the pregnancy. Easily fatigued on slight exertion during the pregnancy, complained of exhaustion. Usually could not fast on fast-days during the pregnancy, nevertheless could not eat properly. Feeling of tightness and fulness . in the abdomen and the chest often, although the bowels were regular. There was no fever or vomiting since conception. Said to have been behaving like a mad person at times during the pregnancy. The previous labours usually started in the 10th lunar month but the present labour came on in the 9th month. The pains were very short and at long intervals. They were felt only at the pubes. No pain over the