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The causes of pyrexia were considered to be :—
Acute bronchitis I
Puerperal sepsis 2
Post partum haemorrhage 1
Local uterine sepsis 4
Urinary infection .5
Mastitis 4
Infection of perineal sutures 1
Coryza 1
Not known 3
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Obstetric Consultant.
The advice of the Council's Consultant Obstetrician was sought
on two occasions during the year.
Maternity Mortality.
There were four maternal deaths of Leyton residents during
the year. The cause of death was as follows :—
Puerperal sepsis 1
Puerperal eclampsia 1
Post partum haemorrhage 2
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Medical Aid.
In accordance with the Rules of the Central Midwives' Board,
a midwife must notify the Local Supervising Authority within 36
hours of every occasion on which she sends for medical aid. Sixtyone
such notifications were received.
Fees paid to Doctors under Section 14 (1) of the Midwives'
Acts, 1918.
One hundred and thirty-three accounts were received from
general medical practitioners for assistance rendered to midwives
under the provisions of this section. The total amount paid to
medical practitioners during the year was £181 4s. 6d.