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the institutional treatment of complicated midwifery cases, and for
women whose homes are unsuitable for their confinements, the
East Ham County Borough Council have arrangements for the
accommodation of necessitous cases requiring in-patient treatment
at Queen Mary's Hospital, Stratford, the Maternity Charity District
Nurses' Home, Plaistow, and Forest Gate Hospital.
During 1935, 15,1 cases were admitted to Forest Gate Hospital.
Inspection of Midwives
Fifty-five midwives notified the Local Supervising Authority
of their intention to practise within the Borough during 1935—49
were on the register on 31-12-35, including staff at Burges Road.
Forty-two visits of inspection were made by the inspecting
Medical Officer during the year. Their work including records was
satisfactory.
Visits have been paid as required to one registered Nursing
Home in the district.
Under the rules issued by the Central Midwives' Board, a
midwife must notify the Local Supervising Authority within 36
hours if she has summoned medical aid during pregnancy, in a
confinement, or within 10 days afterwards.