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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
Walthamstow 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Average attendance per session:—
| 15.5 | - | - | - | |
| Clinics | 14.38 | 16.9 | - | - |
| (c) Midwives' Clinics | 14.69 | 11.0 | - | - |
| Totals | 14.63 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 14.3 |
106
ANTE-NATAL ADMISSIONS.
55 patients were admitted for treatment and rest during the
ante-natal period; 16 of these were delivered before discharge from
hospital. In addition. 41 patients were admitted for observation
and three on account of miscarriage.
Reason for Ante-Natal Admissions.
No. of Cases.
Ante-partum haemorrhage 12
Albuminuria and hyperpiesis 20
Hyperpiesis 3
Hyperemesis 3
Hyperpiesis and hyperemesis 1
Hysteria 1
Chronic nephritis 3
Abdominal pain 1
Sciatica 1
For rest 9
For induction of labour on account of post-maturity 1
Patients admitted for observation and discharged
because not in labour 41
Total 96
Reason for Emergency Admissions.
Ante-partum haemorrhage 6
Obstructed labour—failed forceps 1
Pregnancy Toxaemia 1
Hydramnios 1
Premature labour 1
Breech presentation 3
Delayed progress in labour 4
Retained placenta; post-partum haemorrhage 1
For observation 1
No arrangements for confinement 2
Total 21