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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
East Ham 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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| An ante-natal Clinic is held at:— | |
| The Central Clinic, High Street School, on Friday at 10 a.m. | |
| During the year the following attendances were recorded:— | |
| Number of new cases | 231 |
| Subsequent attendances | 532 |
| Total number of attendances | 763 |
| Average attendance of expectant mothers per session | 15.8 |
| Number of patients referred to Dental Clinic | 67 |
| The following table gives an analysis of the pre-maternal cases found to be slightly or seriously abnormal:— | |
| Contracted pelvis | 6 |
| Albuminuria | 18 |
| Hyperemesis gravidarum | 3 |
| Ante-partum haemorrhage | 4 |
| Malpresentation | 7 |
| Cervicitis | 6 |
| Valvular disease of the heart | 5 |
| Varicose veins | 14 |
| Phlebitis | 2 |
| Haemorrhoids | 6 |
| Anaemia | 7 |
| Bronchitis | 2 |
| Pulmonary tuberculosis | 1 |
| Dyspepsia | 18 |
| Constipation | 32 |
It is satisfactory to note that during this year a very much
larger number of cases attending the Ante-natal Clinic were sent
by midwives.
Expectant mothers are visited by the Health Visitors in their
homes and given advice regarding arrangements for confinement
and general hygiene of the mother.
The following-up of cases also ensures regular attendance at
the Clinic.
During 1932, 270 visits were paid to expectant mothers.