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Blank No. 3 Series II Form B 9

24 - Have you ever used any means to prevent conception?
a) if so what? Once used a syringe after intercourse.

b) - effect on your health?
Nothing perceptible.

25 - What, to you, would be an ideal habit?
Once, or possibly twice per month.

Dec. 1894. In sixth month of pregnancy. Has been running down since last summer. Examinatioin by Dr. Keith of San Jose who said she had prolapsis and that the uterus was very low.[insert] as low as at [?] mos.[insert]. Was given book to read "Health by Exercise." Took 1 wk for rest away from home. Dr. recommended the using of hot injections followed by cold injections with [???] astrinjent. [???] very bad, more than usual. [insert] Health [insert] worse after going away, {???] [???] with the use of injections. Also thought the fact that she had time to think about herself might be cause. Thoroughly alarmed about her health.

Is not strong since birth of last child. Illness during the last summer of her oldest child was a serious strain. Has been having intercourse on an average of once a week until the last month. Very painful to her. Now occupies a single bed.
Her digestion is bad although appetite is good. Is very constipated & has trouble with flatulence.

Did breathing exercises vigerously (while away [???]) using book as a guide. Finds it necessary to lie down most of the time.

Has gained 1 lb since last summer. Expects confinement in March.

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