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In two cases it was necessary for orders to be obtained
from a Justice under Section 5 (1) with a view to the removal
of the children from the homes.
In no case were proceedings taken under the various
sections of the Act.
Maternal Mortality.— There were five maternal deaths
amongst Wimbledon mothers in 1931. The causes of death
are shown hereunder:—
Eclampsia 2
Placenta praevia (ante-partum hæmorrhage) 2
Lobar pneumonia 1
Puerperal sepsis Nil
During the previous year there were five maternal deaths,
two of which were due to puerperal sepsis.
The five maternal deaths which occurred in 1931 took
place in institutions outside the district. Four occurred in
large modern hospitals where every facility was available
for treatment, and the fifth in a well equipped maternity
home.

Ante-natal care is a most important factor in the
reduction of maternal mortality. The Ante-natal Clinic
which was opened in conjunction with the new Maternity
Block at the Nelson Hospital should materially contribute
towards reducing the number of maternal deaths in
Wimbledon.
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