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Operative interference was called for as follows:—
Caesarian Section on account of Contracted Pelvis
Craniotomy „ „ „ Hydrocephalus
Forceps „ „ „ Prolonged Labour 7
Disproportion 3
Rigid Perineum 5
Second Twin 2
Surgical Induction „ „ „ Albuminuria 2
Disproportion 1
Three cases of Puerperal Pyrexia due to Influenza (1),
Mastitis (I), Pyelitis (1) were notified during the year and all made
a good recovery before discharge.
Two cases of Puerperal Fever occurred in the Home, one
being classified as Phlegmasia Alba Doleus and the other as
Saprsemia. Both recovered.
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Amongst the Infants 37 were not entirely Breast fed whilst
in the Home. No cases of Pemphigus Neonatorum and no cases
of Ophthalmia Neonatorum occurred, but the following abnormalities
were observed:—
Anencephalus 1
Hydrocephalus 1
Spina Bifida 1
Atresia Aesophagus 1
Congenital Heart 1
Umbilical Hernia 1
There were 11 Still Births, the causes being attributed as
follows:—
Ante-partum Haemorrhage
3
Macerated
3
Craniotomy
1
Albuminuria
1
Toxaemia
1
Cord round neck
I
Cause not found
1