Hemorrhage after the birth of the placenta is by no means an uncommon occurrence. It arises from the same cause as hemorrhage under other circumstances, viz. from a want of contractile power in the uterus; and, in consequence of the whole placental surface being at this lime exposed, the flow of blood is often very alarming. The treatment is not different from the former variety. Application of cold and friction is to be vigorously employed; and considerable advantage ois often derived from graspig the fundus uteri through the abdominal parietes, and making strong pressure upon it, so as to double it upon itself.