Maternal mortality report
1934-10 1934 1930s 19 pages doctors called in by midwives. The L.C.C. also provides the post-certificate classes for the midwives. In addition to this, under the Local Government Act, 1929, the L.C.C. has greatly increased the number of Maternity beds in Maternity Departments of the hospitals forme...
| 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
doctors called in by midwives. The L.C.C. also provides the post-certificate classes for the midwives. In addition to this, under the Local Government Act, 1929, the L.C.C. has greatly increased the number of Maternity beds in Maternity Departments of the hospitals formerly under the Guardians, has established ante-natal clinics in connection with these, and has made arrangements for consultant services to be available for difficult cases. Ambulance services are provided by the Council. There are twenty-nine Metropolitan Boroughs, from twenty-eight of which we have received reports for 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. All have ante-natal clinics. (3) Assistance to Midwives. (a) Provision of sterilised maternity outfits free or at cost price. This very valuable provision is carried out by sixteen Metropolitan Boroughs. This figure does not include "bags" lent. (b) A subsidy to enable a midwife to practise in a district which would otherwise not support her. None of the Boroughs state that they make such subsidies, which are not necessary in London. (c) The appointment, where necessary, of municipal midwives. Six Boroughs make such appointments. (d) The payment of part fees to a midwife when the patient cannot afford the full fee. This power is stated to be used by eleven. Several Authorities have an insurance scheme for mothers who may need the services of a doctor. (e) "Refresher" courses for practising midwives. This is the business of the London County Council as Local Supervising Authority. (4) Maternity Homes or beds in a Maternity Hospital for :— (a) Complicated cases. It appears that twenty-three Boroughs provide these. (b) Patients whose home circumstances are unsuitable for a confinement at home. Twenty-two Boroughs provide these. It is particularly difficult (9)
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