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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

Croydon 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: The following table gives the details of the reasons for Mid-wives summoning medical aid: -

The following table gives the details of the reasons for Mid-wives summoning medical aid: -

FOR COMPLICATIONS DURING PREGNANCY
Abortion7Other Causes9
16
FOR COMPLICATIONS DURING LABOUR
Breech7Post-partum haemorrhage21
Malpresentation5Adherent and Retained Placenta7
Premature Labour6
Delayed Labour29Torn Perineum145
Ante-partum haemorrhage15Other Causes15
250
FOR COMPLICATIONS DURING PUERPERIUM
Pyrexia25Pain in Breasts9
Pain in Legs7Other Causes32
73
FOR COMPLICATIONS IN REGARD TO THE BABY
Inflammation of Eyes27Still Birth2
Other Causes54
83
422

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In accordance with Rule 33 of The Central Midwives' Board the
following reasons for the discontinuance of breast feeding were
received: -
Illness of Mother 54
Defects of lactation 373
Other Causes 49
Total 476