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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 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Eight deaths were reported due to pregnancy, childbirth
or associated therewith. Of these,five were abortionsthree
illegal and two natural. Of the other three cases
two refused advice as to hospital treatment The certified
causes of death are given below:-
DEATHS DUE TO PREGNANCY AND CHILD-BEARING AND/OR ASSOCIATED THEREWITH.
| Case No. | Date of Death | Certified Cause of Death and Classification | Age | Case No. | Date of Death | Certified Cause of Death and Classification | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 28. 1.41 | Shock from concealed accidental haemorrhage and natural abortion. | 30 | 5. | 16. 5.41 | Eclampsia, Pregnancy Toxaemia, Stillbirth | 30 |
| 2. | 13. 3.41 | Shock from instrumental interference with a pregnancy resulting in a commencing abortion. P.M. | 44 | 6. | 7. 6.41 | Pyaemia due to septic abortion. Conviction of using instrument to procure abortion. P.M. | 19 |
| 3. | 24. 4.41 | Shook and haemorrhage from retained placenta | 31 | 7. | 15. 8.41 | Toxaemia due to septic abortion. (Natural) | 29 |
| 4. | 5. 5.41 | Peritonitis following septic abortion illegally performed by herself at Kettering between 24th.& 29th.April, P.M. | 30 | 8 | 8.12.41 | Internal haemorrhage due to rupture of ectopic pregnancy. | 18 |
The Registrar General allocates Nos.4,6,7 to classification 29 - Puerperal & Post abortive sepsis.
Nos.1,2, 5,5,8 " " 30 - Other maternal causes.