Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Medical Aid
For Mother | For Child | ||
---|---|---|---|
Retained Placenta | 1 | Sticky eyes | 4 |
Repair of Perineum (Scar Tissue) | 3 | Septic spots | 3 |
Poor condition before delivery | 1 | Blue asphyxia | 2 |
Early rupture of membranes | 2 | Premature baby | 3 |
Post-partum haemorrhage | 6 | ||
Suppression of lactation | 2 | ||
Ruptured perineum | 33 | ||
Raised blood pressure | 1 | ||
Vaginal bleeding | 1 | ||
Delayed 2nd stage | 4 | ||
Vomiting and restlessness | 1 | ||
Mentally disturbed | 1 | ||
Raised temperature | 3 | ||
Foetal distress | 2 | ||
Ante-partum haemorrhage | 3 | ||
Pain in leg | 1 | ||
Totals: | 65 | 12 |