Maternal mortality report
1934-10 1934 1930s 19 pages are grants to local nursing associations for more than simply puerperal sepsis cases. (d) Bacteriological examination in cases of puerperal infection. This is arranged for in eighteen counties. We consider this may be an under-statement and that most counties now have t...
| Institution: | MCR - The Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick |
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| Language: | English English |
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London : The Maternal Mortality Committee
October 1934
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| Summary: | 1934-10
1934
1930s
19 pages
are grants to local nursing associations for more than simply puerperal sepsis cases. (d) Bacteriological examination in cases of puerperal infection. This is arranged for in eighteen counties. We consider this may be an under-statement and that most counties now have these facilities when occasion arises though they appear not to be used to the full. (8) Convalescent Home Treatment for mothers after confinement. This is only stated to be available in four counties. (9) District Nursing Associations. Payments can be made for midwifery and maternity nursing, or for the nursing of puerperal fever. Assistance can be given towards the establishment of new Nursing Associations in areas where a midwife is required. It is stated that this is made use of in forty-one counties. (10) Provision can also be made for assisting unmarried mothers and their children. This provision appears to be used by thirteen Councils. We have not included Public Assistance accommodation except when special facilities are attached, nor diocesan and voluntary homes unless a grant is made by the Local Authorities. Roughly speaking, it appears that about twenty-nine County Councils are aiding the Maternity Service of the district by putting into force half or more of the services they have power to provide. COUNTY BOROUGHS There are eighty-five County Boroughs. Reports from eighty-four have been analysed, for the year 1932. (1) The appointment of Health Visitors, whose duties include Attendance at an Ante-natal and Post-natal Centre, and the visiting of expectant mothers. All have Health Visitors. (2) The establishment of Ante-natal Clinics for expectant mothers, and of Post-natal Clinics which mothers can attend immediately after confinement. Eighty-three County Boroughs have established ante-natal clinics. (3) Assistance to Midwives. (a) Provision of sterilised maternity outfits free or at cost price. Only twenty-two County Boroughs provide these. This figure does not include "bags" lent. (6)
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