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and adenoids, umbilical hernia, hypospadias, mastoiditis, inguinal hernia, pyloric
stenosis, vulvo-vaginitis, otitis media, cervical abscess. Those admitted for medical
treatment included children suffering from persistent diarrhoea, enteritis, malnutrition.
Several cases 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 846 babies were born during the year and 125 mothers were
admitted for ante-natal or emergency treatment. At the ante-natal clinics in
connection with this hospital, 10,323 attendances were made, and at the infant
clinics, 2,712 attendances. In addition there were 206 extern cases. The number
of mothers admitted under the Council's scheme was 142, the nett cost to the Council
being £887 9s. Od.
(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 175, and 15 mothers were admitted for
ante-natal or emergency treatment. The number of attendances at the ante-natal
clinics was 2,004. The number of mothers admitted under the Council's scheme
was 67, the nett cost to the Council being £404 2s. Od.
Ante-Natal Treatment and Emergencies.—The number of cases admitted
for ante-natal or emergency treatment under the Council's scheme was five. One
was on account of tubal mole and the other four on account of albuminuria.
Convalescent Home Treatment for Children under Five 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 £330 were made in respect of 119 children. The children
were sent away for periods varying from 4 days to 6 months, 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 and
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 5 mothers were so admitted to convalescent
homes.
Supply of Milk, etc., to Necessitous Mothers and Children. The
approximate cost of this service during the year was as follows :—Dried milk,
£1,161 6s. 9d.; Fresh milk, nil ; Dinners, nil.