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MATERNAL MORTALITY.
There were two deaths in the Hospital during the year:—
3060. Primigravida. Aged 29.
Ante-natal condition : Albuminuria, hyperpiesis and oedema.
Admitted twice for treatment. On the second occasion the
patient had an eclamptic fit.
Following induction of labour by rupture of the membranes,
she was delivered of a macerated foetus, weight 61b. 3oz.
During the first stage of labour the patient developed a
paralytic ileus. She died 10 hours after delivery.
3157. Multigravida 9. Aged 37.
Ante-natal condition: Slight ante-partum haemorrhage
following a fall at the 36th week. Admitted for observation.
No further loss until nine days later, when
patient was again admitted.
On admission: Colour good. Blood pressure 154/80.
Oedema of ankles. Urine clear.
Haemorrhage slight but increased during labour two days
after admission, when patient collapsed and died
undelivered.
RESEARCH.
Nutrition of Expectant and Nursing Mothers.—Since
March this year the Hospital has taken part in the People's League
of Health research on the nutrition of expectant and nursing mothers
in relation to maternal mortality and morbidity.
Each alternate patient attending the Ante-Natal Clinic has
been provided with a supply of accessory food factors throughout
pregnancy; these being given free of cost by the People's League
of Health.
I am unable to make any report on the results of this treatment
until the investigation is completed.