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150
Still Births.
During 1934, 128 still births were registered in respect of
Croydon, but of these 17 were outward transfers to other
districts. There were 8 inward transfers, giving a total of 119
for the area. Of these 61 were male babies and 58 female; 1 male
and 2 female were illegitimate. The proportion of still births to
living children was as 1 to 27. The still birth rate was 3.6 of the
total registered births. The rate in 1933 was 2.8%.
The still birth rate, on the same basis as for Infant Mortality
was 36.0 per 1,000 births.
STILL BIRTHS, 1934.
Notified by Midwives, Home Cases 23
„ Doctors, Home Cases 17
„ Institutions (Doctors or Midwives) 48*
Attended by Midwives alone 46
„ Doctors alone 14
„ Midwives and Doctors 28
Occurred at 9 months 63
„ 8 months 15
„ 6-7 months 11
*Including registered Maternity Homes.
An Analysis of 88 Still Births Occurring During the Year.
Of the 88 still births investigated 50 were males and 38
females.
Type of Delivery.—In 49 cases the confinement was difficult
or prolonged. Normal confinement was noted in 24 cases; no
information was obtainable in 15 cases.
Age of Mother.—Between 20 and 29 years, 39; between 30
and 39 years, 38; between 40 and 49 years, 8.
The Health of the Mother during her pregnancy was stated
to be good in 56 cases and indifferent or poor in 14 cases; no
particulars were obtained in 18 cases. In 13 cases, however, the
mother had had a shock or a fall before the still birth. In 23
instances the mother had attended the Ante-Natal Clinic. 65 cases
had never attended the Clinic.
Attendance at Confinement.—Twenty-eight of the still births
investigated occurred in the Mayday Hospital; 13 in St. Mary's
Hospital; 21 were attended in their own homes by a private