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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
Wembley 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Ante-Natal Clinics.
The months of pregnancy at which women were
seen for the first time:-
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
4 273 523 399 223 126 62 22 -
(3 not pregnant)
Number of these who were primiparous women 879
" " " " " multiparous " 753
Attendances of Expectant Mothers.
| Clinic. | First Attendances. | Reattendances. | Average attendance per session. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Road | 156 | 815 | 18 |
| One Tree Hill | 301 | 1,680 | 19 |
| Monks Park | 152 | 848' | 20 |
| Perrin Road | 238 | 1,268 | 15 |
| Slough Lane | 200 | 914 | 21 |
| Stag Lane | 464 | 1,864 | 22 |
| College Road | 162 | 786 | 18 (opened 5.1.421) |
Hospital confinements.
During the year 833 women were referred to
various hospitals for arrangements regarding
confinement:-
For medical reasons 252
Home conditions unsuitable 264
Patients desired hospital
accommodation 317
The number of available hospital beds for
confinement remains insufficient. Representation
has been made both to the ministry of Health and
to the County Council regarding the matter.
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