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Neither was it necessary to take any legal proceedings
under the Act.
Maternal Mortality.—There was one maternal death
amongst Wimbledon mothers in 1932. The cause of death
in this case was puerperal sepsis. This patient died in one
of the large London hospitals where all modern facilities for
treatment were available.
During the previous year there were five maternal deaths,
none of which was due to puerperal sepsis.

Ante-natal care is a most important factor in the
reduction of maternal mortality. There are now two antenatal
clinics immediately available for expectant mothers in
Wimbledon. One is the ante-natal clinic of the Corporation
which is held every fortnight at Wandle Park House. This
is conducted by the lady Assistant Medical Officer. The other
ante-natal clinic is run in conjunction with the new maternity
block at the Nelson Hospital.
Hospital Treatment for Complicated Obstetric Cases.—In
July, 1932, the Council made arrangements with the Maternity
Department of the Nelson Hospital for the treatment of
complicated obstetric cases occurring in the Borough. The
services of a consultant obstetrician are available together
with facilities for any operative treatment that may be found
necessary.
Patients admitted to hospital under this scheme are
required to contribute towards the cost of their maintenance,
whilst undergoing treatment, in accordance with a scale
which has been adopted by the Council.
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