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The causes of death were:—
Inanition, marasmus, etc. (6 being twin children) 8
Convulsions 4
Epidemic diarrhœa 2
Heart failure 1
The method of feeding:—
Breast fed 7
Mixed feeding 7
Hand fed 1
The last being fed from birth on separated condensed milk.
Three of the mothers worked both during pregnancy and after the
birth of the child. Two during pregnancy only.
The difference in the rate of mortality between the infants of working
and non-working mothers being shown in the following table:—
Non-working mothers 4.8 per cent.
Worked during pregnancy 6.7 „
Worked both during pregnancy and after
birth of child 6.9 ,,
The conditions of home life in three cases were decidedly unsatisfactory.
In conclusion, will you allow me to take this opportunity of thanking
all those who have helped to build up the Voluntary Helpers' Association,
especially those who give up so much of their time to visiting the homes
of their less fortunate sisters, to whom their sympathy and friendly advice
means so much.
I have the honour to remain, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
ALICE E. HALL.
Cert. San. Insp. Exam. Board (Lond.)
Associate R. San. Inst.
Cert. Lond. Obst. Society.
Registered Central Midwives Board.