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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
Ealing 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Ante-Natal Cases.—Eighty-one cases were admitted for treatment. These were suffering from:—
| Toxaemia | 31 |
| Pyelitis | 3 |
| Bacilluria | 1 |
| Hyperemesis gravidarum | 2 |
| Threatened disproportion | 18 |
| Postmaturity | 9 |
| Extended breech | 6 |
| Antepartum death of foetus | 1 |
| Antepartum (accidental) haemorrhage | 3 |
| Cardiac cases | 2 |
| Sciatica | 1 |
| Influenza | 1 |
| Debility | 3 |
Of these cases, 45 remained in the hospital until the confinement
took place, while the remaining 36 were discharged with
their condition improved, to return to the hospital later for the
confinement.
Other ante-natal abnormalities encountered, but not admitted before labour, were:—
| Toxaemia | 5 |
| Cardiac | 3 |
| Pyelitis | 4 |
| Hydramnios | 1 |
| Congenital dislocation of hip | 1 |
| Intrauterine death of foetus | 2 |
Abnormalities and Complications during Labour.
Caesarean section (for eclampsia and previous
Caesarean section) 1
Forceps delivery—
For Eclampsia 3, uterine inertia 2, foetal
distress 2, maternal distress 2, incomplete
rotation occipito-posterior 4,
other reasons 6 19