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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 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Indications for the Admission of Ante-Natal Patients.
No. of
Cases.
Antepartum hemorrhage 14
Threatened miscarriage 7
Hyperpiesis and oedema 10
Hyperemesis gravidarum 2
Albuminuria ; hyperpiesis and oedema 43
Chronic nephritis 1
Heart disease 12
Urinary infection 3
Glycosuria; hematuria 3
Phlebitis 4
Neuritis 2
Prolapsed cervical polypus 1
Abdominal pain ; pyrexia. (Undiagnosed) 2
Breech for version : Successful 22
Unsuccessful 5
Refused anaesthetic 1
Other malpresentations 3
Poor general condition—for rest 6
For induction of labour because apparently due 17
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This represents 12.6 per cent, relative to 1,253 confinements.
For observation and discharged because not in labour 67
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