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notes, and in some cases of the post-natal notes kept by
the midwives. The method of keeping the temperature
chart of each case attached to the case notes is being
generally adopted by all midwives, and is very helpful
in the inspection of their registers.
Most midwifery bags are well equipped, but attention
has still to be called to the ill-fitting linings. There
is room for much improvement in bag linings.
The use of rubber gloves in midwifery is not
generally adopted. There are one or two midwives who
use them at work. I think it is a pity that it is not
more general, as it is very easy to boil a pair of gloves
and it is a safeguard not only to the patient, but also
to the midwife herself.
The question of the married midwife with home and
children to look after is still, to my mind, unsatisfactory.
To try and do domestic work and manage a family of
children, and do midwifery is, to say the least of it,
difficult. It is impossible to combine midwifery and
housewifery successfully — something or someone is
bound to suffer in the end. Perhaps we shall see an
improvement in this matter as time goes on.
I would like to express appreciation of the assistance
given to me by the midwives and their helpful
co-operation at all times during inspections. I am
satisfied that in Bromley we have a very efficient body
of midwives.
Post-Certificate Course.
Nine midwives were financially assisted to attend
the very valuable Post-Certificate Course for Midwives
which was held at Maidstone during October, 1932.
Maternity Hospital and Maternity Homes.
During the period of closure of the Maternity Hospital
for alterations, arrangements were made for the
admission of necessitous cases under the Council's scheme
to the Bromley Common Nursing Home. I would here
like to record my appreciation to the Matron of this
Home for the kindly care and very skilled attention she
gave to the patients we admitted.