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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Barking 1944

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: At the Barking Emergency Hospital 150 expectant mothers spent a total of 1,697 bed days, and in addition the following cases were dealt with at this Hospital:—

At the Barking Emergency Hospital 150 expectant mothers spent a total of 1,697 bed days, and in addition the following cases were dealt with at this Hospital:—

Gynaecological35
Miscarriages1
Post-Miscarriages2
Abortions5
Post-confinement cases23

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making a total of 66 who spent 1,110 bed days.
Seventeen babies were also admitted with their
mothers, included in the post-confinement cases
figure.
(e) Evacuation.
Evacuation of expectant mothers in the last
month of pregnancy to Radlett and to other areas has
continued, the calls on this service having increased
considerably.
In addition, expectant mothers left Barking, under
the Government's plan for the evacuation of such
cases, some of whom were confined in safe areas.
In the latter part of the year, many expectant
mothers were evacuated to private billets in reception
areas, and assistance has been given by your Officers
in making suitable arrangements for their confinement
where such help has been sought.
A total of 250 expectant mothers were confined
in reception areas, during the year 1944.