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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
Dagenham 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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MATERNITY SERVICES
Maternal mortality
There were 3 maternal deaths in this area during 1958.
Ophthalmia Neonatorium
One case of ophthalmia neonatorium was notified—which made a complete recovery.
There were 21 cases of other eye conditions occurring in newly-born infants requiring
medical treatment.
Domiciliary Midwifery Service
Below is a table showing the work of the County Midwives, Midwives residing at York House Training Home and Salvation Army Midwives for the year 1958.
| County Midwives | Midwives Residing at York House Training Home | Salvation Army Midwives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births Attended: | |||
| As Midwife | 134 | 231 | 58 |
| As Maternity Nurse | 146 | 3 | 1 |
| Miscarriages Attended (included in above) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Visit Paid: | |||
| As Midwife | 4,286 | 7,436 | 1,207 |
| As Maternity Nurse | 2,738 | 35 | 20 |
| Ante-Natal | 2,688 | 1,111 | 232 |
| Ante-Natal Clinics Attended | 360 | 53 | 51 |
| Gas and Air Administered: | |||
| As Midwife | 92 | 153 | 38 |
| As Maternity Nurse | 115 | 2 | — |
Pethidine was given in 154 cases attended by County Midwives. Ante-Natal Clinics
| Centre | Sessions Held | Times Sessions Held | Average Attendances | Average New Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clinic, | ||||
| Ashton Gardens, Chadwell Heath. | Weekly | Wednesday, p.m. | 9 | 2 |
| The Clinic, Becontree Avenue, | Weekly | Tuesday, p.m. | 7 | 2 |
| Dagenham. | Weekly | Wednesday, a.m. | 8 | 1 |
| The Leys Clinic, Ballards Road, | ||||
| Dagenham. | Weekly | Wednesday, p.m. | 11 | 1 |
| Rush Green Clinic, 179 Dagenham Road, Rush Green. | (1st & 3rd in month) | Friday, a.m. | 3 | 1 |
| The Clinic, | Weekly | Tuesday, a.m. | 11 | 3 |
| Oxlow Lane, | Weekly | Tuesday, p.m. | 10 | 2 |
| Dagenham. | Weekly | Thursday, a.m. | 11 | 2 |
| The Clinic, Ford Road, | ||||
| Dagenham. | Weekly | Monday, a.m. | 10 | 2 |
| The Clinic, Manford Way, Hainault. | Weekly | Monday, a.m. | 4 | 1 |