Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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Below is a table setting forth in statistical form the work of the Corporation Midwives, Dagenham Nursing Association and Salvation Army Midwives for the year 1943:—
| Municipal Midwives. | Dagenham Nursing Association. | Salvation Army Nurses. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births Attended: | |||
| As Midwife | 508 | 392 | 154 |
| As Maternity Nurse | 85 | 56 | 7 |
| Miscarriages Attended | 15 | 10 | 4 |
| Visits Paid: | |||
| As Midwife | 10,168 | 7,254 | 4,551 |
| As Maternity Nurse | 942 | 1,032 | 199 |
| Ante-Natal | 3,560 | 1,610 | 1,193 |
| Ante-Natal Clinics Attended | 461 | 222 | 99 |