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Maternal Mortality
There were two maternal deaths assigned to this district during
the year under review, giving a mortality rate of 1.16 compared
with 0.69 for England and Wales.
Work of Health Visitors
The following table shows the number of visits paid by the
Health Visitors during the year:—
(a) To expectant mothers First visits 309
Total visits 654
(b) To children under 1 year of age First visits 1,837
Total visits 4,432
(c) To children between the ages of 1 and
5 years Total visits 12,531
(d) Ineffective visits Total visits 4,328
(e) Other visits Total visits 1,671
Grand Total 23,616
Domiciliary Midwifery Service
The following is a summary of the reasons for sending for
medical aid by mid wives:—
Perineal Tear 74
Discharging Eyes 38
Rise of Temperature 22
Prolonged Labour 20
Malpresentation 18
Ante-Partum Haemorrhage 13
Miscarriage 11
Post-Partum Haemorrhage 10
Inflammation over Veins in Leg 10
Adherent Placenta 9
Premature Baby 6
Flushed Area on Breast 5
High Blood Pressure 5
Threatened Miscarriage 5
Septic Spots 4
Premature Labour 4
Unsatisfactory Condition of Infant 3
Jaundice 3
Threatened Abortion 3
Unsatisfactory Condition of Patient 3
Abortion 3
Cyanosed Infant 3
Early Rupture of Membranes 2
Other Causes 38
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