The child neither cried nor seemed to breathe, but he could be given no succour until the womb was freed of its afterburden; and all efforts were centred upon this.
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After-burden
Synonyms for "after-burden"
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But if the after-burden should come first, it must not be put up again by any means; for the infant having no further occasion for it, it would be but an obstacle if it were put up; in this case, it must be cut off, having tied the navel string, and afterwards draw forth the child with all speed that may be, lest it be suffocated.
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