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pyloric stenosis, abscess, fracture, mastoid, etc., and those admitted for medical
treatment included children suffering from pneumonia, malnutrition, bronchitis,
vomiting, marasmus, diarrhoea, convulsions, enuresis, etc. Some children were
admitted for observation.
Institutional Midwifery.—(1) British Hospital for Mothers and Babies.
There are 44 beds in this hospital, and I am informed by Miss Gregory, the
Secretary of the Hospital, that 919 babies were born during the year and
129 mothers were admitted for ante-natal or emergency treatment. At the ante-natal
clinics in connection with this hospital, 10,277 attendances were made, and at the
infant clinics, 3,166 attendances. In addition there were 241 extern cases. The
number of mothers admitted under the Council's scheme was 148, the nett cost
to the Council being £897 12s. 0d.
(2) War Memorial Hospital. There are 8 maternity beds in this general
hospital, and I am indebted to Mr. R. S. G. Hutchings, the Secretary, for the
following information regarding the admissions to the maternity unit during the year.
The number of children born in the hospital was 193, and 12 mothers were admitted
for ante-natal or emergency treatment. The number of attendances at the antenatal
clinics was 1,846. The number of mothers admitted under the Council's scheme
was 67, the nett cost to the Council being £434 2s. 0d.
In June the Council decided to enter into an agreement with the Woolwich War
Memorial Hospital at a convenient date, whereby additional maternity accommodation
would be provided at the hospital in new maternity wards. The agreement will
provide for an increase in the annual number of cases from 68 to 144, and for a
grant-in-aid in respect of additional Woolwich cases.
Ante-Natal Treatment and Emergencies.—The number of cases admitted
for ante-natal or emergency treatment under the Council's scheme was two. Both
were admitted on account of albuminuria.
Convalescent Home Treatment for Children Under 5 Years of Age.—
The necessary arrangements for this are made by the Woolwich Invalid Children's
Aid Association, to whom the Council give grants-in-aid for this purpose. During
the year grants totalling £300 were made in respect of 91 children. The children
were sent away for periods varying from 2 to 19 weeks, and payment was only made
in respect of children sent to homes approved by the Medical Officer of Health.
Convalescent Home Treatment for Expectant and Nursing Mothers.—
In June, 1931, the Council decided to make provision under their maternity anil
child welfare scheme for the convalescent treatment of expectant and nursing
mothers. The scheme includes payment of railway fares where necessary. It was
resolved also to recover some of the cost from patients after consideration of each
case on its merits. During the year no mothers were so admitted to convalescent
homes.