Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Medical Aid
For Mother | For Child | ||
---|---|---|---|
Ruptured perineum | 9 | Talipes | 2 |
Foetal distress | 4 | Prematurity | 2 |
Puerperal pyrexia | 1 | White Asphyxia | 1 |
Ante-partum haemorrhage | 3 | Sticky eyes | 5 |
Post-partum haemorrhage | 3 | Rash | 1 |
Early rupture of membranes | 5 | Cleft palate | 1 |
Premature labour | 5 | Jaundice | 1 |
Bulky uterus | 1 | Chest condition | 2 |
Toxaemia of pregnancy | 4 | ||
Raised temperature | 4 | ||
Retained placenta | 2 | ||
Presentation of cord | 1 | ||
Breech presentation | 1 | ||
Flushed breast | 1 | ||
Transversal lie | 1 | ||
Oedema of hands, face and feet | 1 | ||
Raised blood pressure | 2 | ||
Delayed second stage | 2 | ||
Low Haemoglobin count | 2 | ||
Insomnia | 1 | ||
Totals | 53 | 15 |