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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
Wembley 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Stillbirths.
There were 53 cases of stillbirths allotted to Wembley by
the Registrar-General. Detailed investigation was made in 44
cases.
Multipara 20
Primipara 24
44
Ante-natal supervision given by —
Hospital and/or Clinic 27
Private medical attendant 14
No supervision 2
Information incomplete 1
44
Attendant circumstances —
Instrumental delivery 8
Long labour 4
Prematurity 5
Breech delivery 2
Twin pregnancy 2
Ante-partum hæmorrhage 1
Fœtal abnormality incompatible
with separate existence 5
No abnormal cause or
circumstance elicited 17
44
Post-Natal Clinics.
| Clinic. | First attendances. | Re-attendances. | Aver. att'dance per session. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stag Lane | 70 | 26 | 4 |
| College Road | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Perrin Road | 40 | 11 | 2 |
| One Tree Hill | 55 | 25 | 3 |
| Totals | 175 | 66 | 10 |
Much attention was given to the importance of breast
feeding. Test feeding scales issued on loan to 266 mothers.
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