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At the British Hospital for Mothers and Babies, such accommodation as may be
necessary for 144 confinements per annum, and for their ante-natal treatment, is
reserved for cases sent by the Borough Council.
vii. Midwifery and Maternity Services.
There are no whole-time midwives employed by the Council. By the courtesy
of the County Medical Officer of Health I have been able to ascertain that 47 midwives
residing in the Borough gave notice during the year of their intention to
practise.
The services of a Consultant Surgeon are available for cases of obstetric emergencies
and difficulties occurring at home, and for consultation and treatment in
cases of puerperal fever or puerperal pyrexia. Arrangements have also been made
for the home nursing of such cases and for such bacteriological investigations as
are necessary.
The Council's Maternity Services are fully described in the Maternity and
Child Welfare Section of the report and no developments or changes took place
during the year.
viii. Institutional Provision for Mothers or Children.
There are no special provisions for the institutional treatment of unmarried
mothers, illegitimate infants or homeless children in the Borough, but in February,
1934, the Council agreed to make a grant towards the cost of maintenance of Woolwich
cases admitted to Stretton House Home, Grove Park, a home maintained by the
Southwark Diocesan Preventive and Rescue Work Organisation for unmarried
mothers. No grant, however, was made during the year.
ix. Health Visiting.
The arrangements made for the visiting of children between the ages of one
and five years are described in the Maternity and Child Welfare Section.
x. Infant Life Protection.
A third health visitor, Miss W. Adams, was appointed a part-time infant life
protection visitor. A note on the administration of this service will be found in
the Maternity and Child Welfare Section of the report.
xi. Orthopædic Treatment.
Arrangements for orthopaedic treatment of children under five years of age,
were made with the local branch of the Invalid Children's Aid Association in 1925.
This body has for many years maintained a remedial clinic in Thomas Street where
all children requiring such treatment may be sent. The London County Council