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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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INFANT FENDING AND WEIGHT ON DISCHARGE FROM HOSPITAL.
In both hospitals normal infante were breast-fed every four hours
omitting the early morning feed.
Of 611 infants discharged from Mayday Hospital, 377 -'ere up to or over
birth weight (62%).
Of 532 infants discharged from St. Mary's Maternity Hospital, 532 were
up to or over birth weight (57%).
Twins and Triplets.
There were 20 eases of Twins and none of Triplets. There was no maternal death.
| Mayday Hospital Booked | Hospital Emergency | St. Mary's Maternity Hospital Booked. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases | 10 | - | 10 | 20 |
| Number of infants discharged alive | 15 | - | 19 | 34 |
| Number of still-births and infant deaths | 5 | - | 1 | 6 |
| Foetal and infant mortality | 25% | - | 5% | 15% |
POST NATAL AND GYNAECOLOGICAL CLINIC.
Number of Sessions hold 154
,, individuals presented 1676
,, subsequent attendances 886
Total attendances 2162
Average attendance per session 14
Number of Post-Natal cases 1276
Number of Gynaecological cases 328
END RESULTS.
633 cages were treated to their termination (other than death) during the year, and the results were classed as follows:-
| Mayday | St. Mary's | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Unimpaired | 250 | 337 | 587 | |
| Health slightly impaired | 24 | 20 | 44 | 7.0% |
| Health seriously impaired | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.3% |
| Totals, treated to conclusion | 275 | 358 | 633 |
MATERNAL MORTALITY. (Obstetric Service )
Twelve deaths occurred of Mothers dealt with by the service, four in
Booked cases, and eight in emergency'' cases.
The maternal mortality of "Booked" cases, i.e. cases under the continued
supervision of the service, is 3.3 per 1,000 hospital deliveries, and 2.1 per
1,000 total deliveries including the Municipal Midwives booked cases.
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