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Wembley 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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Attendances of Expectant Mothers:—
| Clinic. | Total attendances. | Average attendance per session. |
|---|---|---|
| Stag Lane | 3,229 | 21 |
| Slough Lane | 1,109 | 22 |
| College Road | 872 | 18 |
| Ealing Road | 1,035 | 20 |
| Perrin Road | 1,306 | 13 |
| Monks Park | 1,296 | 25 |
| One Tree Hill | 1,641 | 16 |
In accordance with the latest practice, a blood test is offered
to all ante-natal mothers, unless they are having this test performed
at hospital. The special examination is done at the
laboratory of Redhill County Hospital; 385 such blood examinations
were made during the year, of which 3 required further
special investigation.
X-Ray Ante - Natal Examinations.
Number of ante-natal patients referred: 101.
Supply of Sheets for Expectant Mothers: Ministry of Health
Circular No. 154/44.
This Circular was issued in November, giving a priority to
buy sheets in the cases of expectant mothers being confined in
their own homes. All State Certified Midwives practising in
Wembley were informed by a letter of the scheme, and the appropriate
dockets are issued at the Clinics or at the Public Health
Department, Town Hall.
Number of dockets issued 1944: 38.
Hospital Confinements.
During the year 775 women were referred to various hospitals for arrangements regarding confinement:—
Medical reasons for reference to hospital:—
| (a) Regarding current pregnancy — | |
| Abnormality of maternal pelvis | 59 |
| Elderly primipara | 40 |
| Maternal ill-health | 30 |
| Cardiac abnormality | 15 |
| Toxæmia | 10 |
| Tuberculosis | 10 |
| Threatened miscarriage | 11 |
| Miscellaneous | 10 |
| 185 |