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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 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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

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

FOR COMPLICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY
Abortion4Other Causes29
33
FOR COMPLICATIONS DURING LABOUR
Breech4Maipresentation4
Premature Labour614
Delayed Labour15
Haemorrhage
Ante-partum11Post-partum11
22
Other Causes
Adherent and Retained Placenta4Torn Perineum115
119
FOR COMPLICATIONS DURING PUERPERIUM
Pyrexia18Pain in Breasts5
Pain in Legs10Other Causes27
60
FOR COMPLICATIONS IN REGARD TO THE BABY
Inflammation of Eyes31Sti11 Birth1
Other Causes51
89
346

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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 49
Defects of lactation 320
Other Causes 37
Total 406
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 79. 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.