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CARE OF PREMATURE INFANTS
The action suggested in Circular 20/44 (as amended by
Circular LHAL 1/49) has been carried out as far as possible and
the steps taken were detailed in the Report for 1944. During
1953, 89 live premature infants were born to residents of the
Borough, 17 at home and 72 in hospitals and nursing homes.
Of the 17 born at home, five were transferred to hospital.
The remaining 12 who were nursed entirely at home survived at
the end of one month.
The routine supervision consists of the following:—
(1) After the 14th day infants are visited weekly by the
Health Visitor if remaining at home, or on discharge from
hospital and until they attain average weight.
(2) Weekly Welfare attendances are made, if the condition
of the infant allows.
(3) The report on premature infants, i.e., as to nursing and
survival within 28 days is completed at the end of the
first month.