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Maternal Mortality.
There were six deaths associated directly with pregnancy.
The Maternal Mortality rate was, therefore, 3.01 per 1,000 births
(live and still) compared with 3.6 per 1,000 in 1932.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
During 1933, 6 cases of Ophthalmia Neonatorum were
notified.
For table giving result of treatment, see Table No. 16.
Arrangements for the Supply of Free Milk.
In accordance with the terms under the Milk (Mothers and
Children) Order, assistance is granted to expectant mothers during
the last three months of pregnancy, nursing mothers, and children
under three years of age. The "free" assistance given is one
pint of milk per day, or its equivalent in dried milk.
The total amount spent on milk during 1933 was £2,378.
In every case careful investigation of the family circumstances
is made to ensure that only necessitous cases shall receive this
benefit.
Voluntary Associations.
Appreciation and thanks are again gratefully accorded to the
Invalid Children's Aid Association for their co-operation with the
Maternity and Child Welfare department, and help in arranging
Convalescent Home treatment for delicate children.
Children Acts, 1908-32.
Administration of Part I of the Children Act. 1908, as amended by Part V
of the Children and Young Persons Act, 1932.
(a) Number of persons on the Register who were receiving children for reward
at the end of the year, 32.
(49 Registered Foster Mothers).
(b) Number of children on the Register:
(i) at the end of the year, 37.
(ii) who died during the year, 1
(iii) on whom inquests were held during the year, 1.