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Dagenham 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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MATERNITY SERVICES
Maternal Mortality
There were no maternal deaths in this area during 1961.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum
Two cases of ophthalmia neonatorum were notified, both of which made a complete
recovery.
There were 2 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 during the year 1961.
| County Midwives | Midwives residing at York House Training Home | Salvation Army Midwives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended: | |||
| Doctor present | 63 | 19 | 38 |
| Doctor not present | 241 | 204 | 39 |
| Miscarriages attended | — | — | — |
| Visits paid: | |||
| As Midwife | 4,697 | 5,879 | 1,348 |
| Ante-natal | 2,728 | 1,265 | 458 |
| Gas and air administered: | |||
| Doctor present | 31 | 12 | 5 |
| Doctor not present | 178 | 129 | 8 |
| Ante-natal clinics attended | 298 | — | 76 |
Pethidine was given in 222 cases attended by County midwives. Ante-Natal Clinics
| Centre | Sessions Held | Times Sessions Held | Average Attendance | Average new cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clinic, | Weekly | 1st and 3rd | ||
| Ashton Gardens, | Wednesday, p.m. | 7 | 1 | |
| Chadwell Heath. | ||||
| The Clinic, | Weekly | Tuesday, p.m. | 11 | 2 |
| Becontree Avenue, | ||||
| Dagenham. | Weekly | Wednesday, a.m. | 10 | 1 |
| The Leys Clinic, | Weekly | Wednesday, p.m. | 10 | 2 |
| Ballards Road, | ||||
| Dagenham. | ||||
| Rush Green Clinic, | (1st and 3rd | Friday, a.m. | — | — |
| 179, Dagenham Road, | in month) | |||
| Rush Green. | ||||
| The Clinic, | Weekly | Tuesday, a.m. | 6 | 1 |
| Oxlow Lane | Weekly | Tuesday, p.m. | 8 | 1 |
| Dagenham. | Weekly | Thursday, a.m. | 12 | 2 |
| The Clinic, | Weekly | Monday, a.m. | 12 | 2 |
| Ford Road, | ||||
| Dagenham. | ||||
| The Clinic, | Weekly | Monday, a.m. | 4 | — |
| Manford Way, | ||||
| Hainault. |