London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Croydon 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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In accordance with Rule 33 of the Central Midwives Board,
the following reasons for the discontinuance of breast-feeding
were received: —
Illness of Mother 22
Defects of lactation 277
Other Causes 39
Total 338

MUNICIPAL MIDWIVES.

Ante Natal Clinic Attendances—

Jan.1143May933Sept.815
Feb.896June1032Oct.764
March1047July1009Nov.549
April1048August .908Dec.734

Total attendances 10378 (1500 women attended).

MonthMileageDeliveriesMidwiferyMaternityMidwives BookingsAnte-Natal Visits paidPost Natal Visits paidGas and AirOffice Bookings
NormalAbnormalNormalAbnormal
January25891291063173225389274379182
February29371381109181165478278178150
March30721261091142158546282581201
April3159136119125156376278489143
May29961291142112164502270665184
June2767122103118149484261087164
July281513911741711363692898101127
August3026125108116137371261583170
September2607121100417137339255284152
October2365114924162141385222972139
November250011598161133418234084188
December2678116923201113423232390102
Total3351115101268321921818145030314069931902