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provision for the care of the teeth, the eyes and the ear, nose and
throat if necessary. The ante-natal clinic should not stand as an
isolated unit, but be part of the general scheme for the welfare of
the mother and the unborn child.
The figures quoted in this report would appear to show that
the Enfield clinics are achieving this object.
MATERNAL MORTALITY.
During the year 2 cases of Puerperal Fever and 3 cases of
Puerperal Pyrexia were notified. The two cases of Puerperal Fever
and one case of Puerperal Pyrexia were removed to Hospital. The
other two cases of Puerperal Pyrexia were treated at home.
There were three maternal deaths during the year, and the
cause of death was as follows:—
Puerperal Eclampsia In North Middlesex County
Hospital.
Eclampsia. Ante-Partum In North Middlesex County
Hospital.
Ruptured Tubal Gestation .. At 72, East Dulwich Grove,
Camberwell.
The average age of these three women was 37 years.
Both of the cases that died in the North Middlesex County
Hospital were investigated by me and a report thereon transmitted
to the Minister of Health . These reports are private and confidential.
MIDWIVES.
The Middlesex County Council is the Supervising Authority
under the Midwives Act. There are 26 Midwives practising in the
district.
ATTENDANCES AT INFANT WELFARE AND
ANTE-NATAL CLINICS.
The following tables show the attendances at the Infant Welfare
and Ante-Natal Clinics during the year.