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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
Ilford 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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It wag necessary to call in a doctor in 136 of the latter cases, owing to the following complications:—
| (a) Ante-natal | 41 | Small measurements (labour induced) | 23 |
| Breech presentation version under general anaesthetic | 1 | ||
| Admitted for observation (multiple pregnancy) | 3 | ||
| Disproportionate measurements | 1 | ||
| Albuminuria | 9 | ||
| Induction (hyperemesis) | 1 | ||
| Pre-eclampsia (pregnancy terminated) | 1 | ||
| Threatened abortion | 1 | ||
| . Eclampsia | 1 | ||
| (b) During labour | 58 | Persistent occipito-posterior | 14 |
| Uterine inertia | 3 | ||
| Episiotomy | 3 | ||
| Prolonged labour | 16 | ||
| Face presentation | 1 | ||
| Extended breech | 8 | ||
| Perineal abscess | 1 | ||
| Foetal distress | 2 | ||
| Valvular disease | 3 | ||
| Premature twins | 1 | ||
| Placenta praevia | 2 | ||
| Acute hydramnios | 1 | ||
| Premature labour | 1 | ||
| Inevitable abortion | 2 | ||
| (c) After labour | 33 | Ruptured perineum | 25 |
| Incomplete placenta | 1 | ||
| Adherent placenta | 2 | ||
| Puerperal insanity | 1 | ||
| Post-partum haemorrhage | 2 | ||
| Phlebitis | 1 | ||
| Phlegmasia alba dolens | 1 | ||
| (d) For infant | 4 | Debility | 4 |
There were 7 deaths of infants in the Home, from the following
causes:—
Prematurity (including twins) 4
Pulmonary atelectasis 1
Asphyxia Pallida and prolonged labour 1
Congenital atelectasis and pericardial
effusion (congenital) 1
One case of Puerperal Fever was notified. This case was
removed to Romford Infirmary, and made a good recovery.