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Leyton 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Conditions Associated with Infants.
Feebleness of infant 8
Discharging eyes 5
Prematurity 3
Swelling on spine and occiput 1
Haemorrhage from umbilicus 1
Unsatisfactory condition of umbilicus 1
Engorged breasts 1
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Sixty-six accounts were received from general medical practitioners for assistance rendered to midwives under the provisions of this section. The details of such accounts during the year were
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees of Medical Practitioners | 92 | 3 | 6 |
| Proportion recoverable | 33 | 6 | 6 |
| Nett cost to Local Supervising | |||
| Authority | £58 | 17 | 0 |
REPORT OF THE JOINT COUNCIL OF MIDWIFERY.
The Joint Council of Midwifery was formed in January, 1934,
at the instance of the National Birthday Trust Fund. The Joint
Council was composed of representatives of local authorities ;
hospitals ; medical, nursing and obstetrical organisations. Subsequently
the Joint Council appointed from the members a Midwifery
Services Committee, whose terms of reference were to
consider the whole question of the remuneration of midwives, as
bearing on the efficiency of the midwifery service, and to prepare
for the enlistment of midwives throughout the country in an
organised service, suited to the needs of each district, and having
due regard to the retention of the mother's freedom of choice of
attendant.
At the request of Leyton Maternity and Child Welfare Authority
tlie Medical Officer of Health prepared the following summary of
the Report of the Joint Council.