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INFANTS
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The number born in the Hospital was 655; including six
coses of twins and one of triplets. There were 25 stillbirths
and P infant deaths.
On discharge:- Per cent.
Infants entirely breast fed 545 87.4
" partly breast fed 62 10.0
" not breast fed at all 16 2.6
Total 621 100.0
FOETAL AND INFANT MORTALITY.
Stillbirths:- Number of Cases
Premature, i.e. 5½ lbs. or less 11
Full term, i.e. over 5½ lbs. 12
Total 25
Infant Deaths:-
Premature 5
Full term 4
Total 9
Mortality rate per 100 births.
(a) Stillbirths 3.52
(b) Infant Deaths 1.37
Total percentage 4.89
PUERPERAL PYREXIA.
The standard adopted for the classification of puerperal
pyrexia is that of the Ministry of Health, namely a temperature
of 100.4 deg. sustained for twenty-four hours, or recurring
within that period.
Percentage
Causes of Pyrexia. Number of cases. of cases.
Bronchitis 2
Influenzal cold 3
Gastro-intestinal disturbance 1 1.1
Laryngeal tuberculosis 1
Congested or flushed breast 9
Mastitis; developed breast abscess 1
Local genital infection 9 3.6
Streptococcal infection 1
Urinary infection 2
Undiagnosed 3 0.5
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MATERNAL MORTALITY.
There was one maternal death due to eclampsia.
Further details of the medical work of the Hospital are
contained in the statistical report, typewritten copies of which
are available for reference.
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