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Obstetric Consultant.
Two cases were referred for examination to the
Council's Obstetric Consultant at St. John's Hospital,
Lewisham.
Priority.
As from the 3rd November, 1944, Priority Dockets
for sheets have been available for expectant mothers
being confined in their own homes. This has proved a
welcome addition to the special facilities available to
expectant mothers and is greatly appreciated.
To the end of December 19 Dockets have been issued.
Care of Premature Infants.
Two sets of equipment including draught proof cots
are available for loan in the District.
Daily visits are made by the Heailth Visitors until
the infants reach 7 lbs. in weight.
The total number of premature babies notified
who were born:—
(a) At Home 4.
(b) In Hospital 21.
(i) The number of those born at home:—
(a) Who were nursed entirely at home 4.
(b) Who died during the first 24 hours 1.
(c) Who survived at the end of one month 3.
(ii) The number of those born in Hospital:—
(a) Who died during the first 24 hours 1.
(b) Who survived at the end of one month 9 residing
in Crayford area, other areas not known
Total from 1st January, 1944, to the 31st December,
1944, 25.
Care of Illegitimate Children.
The Council have agreed with Oakhurst Diocesan
Home, Erith, to make contributions towards the maintenance
of unmarried mothers admitted to the home
from this area. Four such cases were admitted during
the year.
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