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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 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: The following table gives the details of the reasons for Midwives summoning medical aid: -

The following table gives the details of the reasons for Midwives summoning medical aid: -

FOR COMPLICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY
Abortion8Other Causes17 25
FOR COMPLICATIONS DURING LABOUR
Breech3Mal presentation —4
Premature Labour916
Delayed Labour27
Haemorrhage
Ante-partum11Post-partum17 28
Other Causes
Adherent and RetainedTorn Perineum117
Placenta4121
FOR COMPLICATIONS DURING PUERPERIUM
Pyrexia16Pain in Breasts6
Pain in Legs6Other Causes19 47
FOR COMPLICATIONS IN REGARD TO THE BABY
Inflammation of Eyes29Still Birth4
Feebleness3Other Causes37
73
337

Table: In accordance with Rule 33 of The Central Midwives' Board the following reasons for the discontinuance of breast feeding were received:-

In accordance with Rule 33 of The Central Midwives' Board the following reasons for the discontinuance of breast feeding were received:-

Illness of Mother50
Defects of lactation247
Other causes47
Total344

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Midwives Acts, 1902-51
The number of Midwives who notified their intention to practise
as midwives or maternity nurses, within the Borough (including
those in hospitals) and who were practising at the end
of the year was 71. All held the certificate of the Central Midwives'
Board. The Medical Supervisor of Midwives visits midwives
in private practice and nursing homes, and the Superintendent
Municipal Midwife carries out these duties for the domiciliary
midwives.
THE WORK OF THE HEALTH VISITORS
Despite the fact that a Working Party, set up by the Minister
of Health is at present considering the training and functions
of Health Visitors, there have been notable developments in the
scope of their work. The British Medical Association took the