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 Ilford]
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It wag necessary to call in a doctor in 136 of the latter cases, owing to the following complications:—
(a) Ante-natal | 41 | Small measurements (labour induced) | 23 |
Breech presentation version under general anaesthetic | 1 | ||
Admitted for observation (multiple pregnancy) | 3 | ||
Disproportionate measurements | 1 | ||
Albuminuria | 9 | ||
Induction (hyperemesis) | 1 | ||
Pre-eclampsia (pregnancy terminated) | 1 | ||
Threatened abortion | 1 | ||
. Eclampsia | 1 | ||
(b) During labour | 58 | Persistent occipito-posterior | 14 |
Uterine inertia | 3 | ||
Episiotomy | 3 | ||
Prolonged labour | 16 | ||
Face presentation | 1 | ||
Extended breech | 8 | ||
Perineal abscess | 1 | ||
Foetal distress | 2 | ||
Valvular disease | 3 | ||
Premature twins | 1 | ||
Placenta praevia | 2 | ||
Acute hydramnios | 1 | ||
Premature labour | 1 | ||
Inevitable abortion | 2 | ||
(c) After labour | 33 | Ruptured perineum | 25 |
Incomplete placenta | 1 | ||
Adherent placenta | 2 | ||
Puerperal insanity | 1 | ||
Post-partum haemorrhage | 2 | ||
Phlebitis | 1 | ||
Phlegmasia alba dolens | 1 | ||
(d) For infant | 4 | Debility | 4 |
There were 7 deaths of infants in the Home, from the following
causes:—
Prematurity (including twins) 4
Pulmonary atelectasis 1
Asphyxia Pallida and prolonged labour 1
Congenital atelectasis and pericardial
effusion (congenital) 1
One case of Puerperal Fever was notified. This case was
removed to Romford Infirmary, and made a good recovery.