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Infectious diseases are not nursed in their own homes, neither are cases
of Measles, but cases of Puerperal Pyrexia are nursed at home if necessary
by arrangement with one of the above Associations.
MATERNITY AND NURSING HOMES.
Southwark being so well supplied with Maternity Wards in the
General Hospitals (and Children's Hospitals), and in addition, having the
General Lying-in Hospital extending its excellent work into the district,
there is no need for the Borough to undertake a Maternity Home or
Hospital for babies on its own account.
MATERNAL MORTALITY.
Maternal deaths are investigated by the Medical Officer of Health
and reported on fully to the Maternal Mortality Committee of the Ministry
of Health.
Puerperal Fever cases are sent direct to Hospital. Arrangements
have been made for consultations in cases of Puerperal Fever or Puerperal
Pyrexia where it is considered necessary with the obstetric physicians
of Guy's Hospital, but during 1928 it was not necessary to enlist their
services.
In the year 1928, childbirth was directly responsible for 11 deaths,
but it is hoped by increasing our antenatal teaching and clinics to
diminish this number in the future, although too much must not be
expected of this, as the causes of maternal deaths cannot as a rule be
foreseen, and are more frequently from post natal than antenatal
reasons.
No midwives are employed by, or subsidised by, the Borough
Council.
ACTS AND BYE-LAWS ADMINISTERED BY THE
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Drainage bye-laws.
Closing and filling up of cesspools and privies.
Removal and disposal of house and other refuse.
Removal of faecal and offensive matter by road.
Water closets, earth closets and privies.
Receptacles for dung.
Conveyance of carcases of dead horses through streets.
Regulations as to Dairies, Cowsheds and Workshops.
Fish Curers.
Offensive trades.
Fried fish shops.