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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 1946

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Table: ADMISSIONS TO THE HOSPITAL

ADMISSIONS TO THE HOSPITAL

(a) Ante-Natal203(25 patients were delivered before discharge.)
(b) For Confinement1,222
(c) Post-Natal18
(d) On account of miscarriage3(e) Infants17
Total1,446

Table: Indications for the Admission of Ante-Natal Patients.

Indications for the Admission of Ante-Natal Patients.

No. of Cases.
Ante-partum haemorrhage16
Pregnancy toxæmia70
Hyperpiesis and oedema7
Hyperemesis3
Heart disease16
Hydramnios1
Urinary infection7
Breech for version18
For rest and treatment on account of anaemia, debility, and multiple pregnancy10
For induction of labour11
Total104
This represents 8.3 per cent, relative to 1,247 confinements.
For observation and discharged because not in labour99
Total203
Emergency Admissions: Ante-partum haemorrhage9
Pregnancy toxaemia3
Hvperemesis2
Hyperpiesis1
Hydramnios and death of foetus2
Twin pregnancy3
Breech for version2
Breech for delivery6
Complications of labour13
Premature labour5
Unsatisfactory home conditions2
Arrangements for confinement failed3
Total51