London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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For complications during labour: —
Prolonged first and second stage 18
Ruptured perineum 41
Premature labour 1
Rise of temperature 2
Postpartum hæmorrhage 5
Uterine inertia 5
Retained placenta 5
Abnormal presentation 3
Other conditions 7
Total 87
For complications in regard to the infant: —
Asphyxia 1
Jaundice 4
Inflamed eyes 2
Prematurity and feebleness 4
Cyanosis 1
Other conditions 6
Total 18
The table below shows the number of visits done:—
| Ante-Natal Examinations. Deliveries. | Lying-in Visits. | Total Visits. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients Homes. | Midwife's House. | Clinic. | Mid. | Mat. | ||
| 1,718 | 2,209 | 18 | 323 | 87 | 7,868 | 12,223 |
Three midwives in private practice undertook 63 cases as
midwives and 15 cases as maternity nurses.
Gas and Air Analgesia.—The Ambulance Service provided
transport facilities for gas and air apparatus.
A total of 197 patients on the District received gas and air
analgesia, representing a percentage of 48.