Cases illustrative of the insanity of pregnancy, puerperal mania, and insanity of lactation / by John B. Tuke, Esq.

  • Tuke, J. Batty, Sir (John Batty), 1835-1913.
Date:
1867
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Credit: Cases illustrative of the insanity of pregnancy, puerperal mania, and insanity of lactation / by John B. Tuke, Esq. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ITisieeps about three hours each night; on awakeniug is ™7/t&-Since last entry has improved vciy much in mind and bodV. The narcotics have been discontmued. 28(4.--Still improvmg although slowly. ionics nay 20rty.-ls slowly but gradually recovering. StiU very childish, ani occasionally plays very puenle pranks. TTnr the next two months her progression towaias saniiy tnal, but Tewinui oi occasions subsequently ^th^^^^istpi'tStl: to illustrate that the treatment bv n'rcS was-a mistake; the continuance and recurre^e of mania wal long and frequent, aud I very much fear it was Se rS of the larfe doses of oi,iates. This opinion is confirmed ly%he fact that all fubsequent caaes under my care have -c^ered c .mnaratively rapidly without their employment. Nor did tlie XubSs produce any lasting good: the ultimate recoveiy de- prded mucrmore on careful and nutritious diet, nursing, quiet, days insfne; firsflttaek; h^r aunt is an inmate of Mommgside 'Swoman became violently maniacal two days after the birth of her first child, ^-l^-^.^l :^l^^^tl rJ^lsl] :£Truick nX'Se id bSncW. Ih^e was noisy, and, as rlThfcM violent, cursing and -eanng, obscene m speech and action. On being put to bed appeared «» ™»f violentlv and could with diiSculty be reatramed. Sent to sick Tom 6rdered beef-tea and custard, to be frequently admin«tered in small quantities; attendant to be constantly with her. She was SterirsleepleVs: the excitement continuing without intemiss.on, :S a chLcter resembling tluit of 'If™-f tliiil nidtt distinct delusions as to personal identity. 0 ''■•'^.^^Xr she slept for four hours, and the symptoms abated J'l y wards, the obscenity persisting longest. A fortnight after admission