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(b) Relating to females : — 



Is there any special interference with the sexual organs in girls 

 previous to puberty (e.g., dilatation of organs, closure of vulva, &c.) ? 

 Is there any minimum limit of age ? Is connection permitted 

 before marriage, or what steps are taken to ensure chastity or 

 prevent pregnancy ? 



II. — Menstruation. 



At what age does menstruation usually occur ? Are there any 

 special customs or superstitions connected with (1) ordinary, (2) 

 precocious, (3) deferred menstruation ? Is purification practised 

 subsequent to each menstruation ? 



III.— Marriage. 



"What is the average age of both sexes at marriage? Note 

 any special customs relating to marriage ceremonies ? 



IV.— Pregnancy. 



What means are adopted for determining that a woman is preg- 

 nant? Is she debarred from cohabitation or otherwise secluded 

 during pregnancy ? Note any special diet or other customs during 

 pregnancy relating either to husband or wife (e.g., the " couvade," 

 &o.)? 



V.— Labour. 



What preparations are made in anticipation of labour (e.g., as 

 to food, dwelling, bed, assistance, seclusion, &c.) ? What position 

 is usually adopted? Note exceptions and reason for the same. 

 What is the average duration of labour ? Note any customs or 

 superstitions regarding the caul, treatment of cord, disposal of 

 placenta, &c. Are difficult labours common? To what are they 

 chiefly due ? How and by whom are complications treated ? If a 

 woman dies undelivered, are any means taken to save the child ? 



VI. — The Puerperium. 



How long is a woman confined to bed ? Is she subject to any 

 special diet, system of purification, &c. ? 



VII.— Lactation. 



What is the average duration of suckling ? Is any speoial diet 

 enforced ? Is she restrained from sexual intercourse during this 

 period ? 



VIII.— The Child. 



How is the child treated immediately after birth ? How are 

 still-born children resuscitated ? Is there any special treatment of 



