Maternal Mortality : Report June, 1932
1932-06 1932 1930s 20 pages (2) The establishment of Ante-natal Clinics for expectant mothers, and of Post-natal Clinics which mothers can attend immediately after confinement. In thirty-seven counties it is stated that ante-natal clinics have been established. (3) Assistance to Midwives. (a) Provi...
| Institution: | MCR - The Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick |
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London : The Maternal Mortality Committee
June 1932
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| Summary: | 1932-06
1932
1930s
20 pages
(2) The establishment of Ante-natal Clinics for expectant mothers, and of Post-natal Clinics which mothers can attend immediately after confinement. In thirty-seven counties it is stated that ante-natal clinics have been established. (3) Assistance to Midwives. (a) Provision of sterilised maternity outfits free or at cost price. This very valuable provision is carried out by ten County Councils. These figures do not include "bags" lent. (b) A subsidy to enable a midwife to practise in a district which would otherwise not support her. This power is used by seventeen. (c) The appointment, where necessary, of municipal midwives. This power is used by two. We have only included midwives employed by municipal hospitals or nursing homes where these are specifically stated to be working on a district. (d) The payment of part fees to midwife when the patient cannot afford the full fee. This power is used by nine. Several Authorities have an insurance scheme for mothers who may need the services of a doctor. (e) "Refresher" courses for practising midwives. This power is used by fourteen County Councils. We have not included odd groups of lectures to Health Visitors, &c., but only definite post-graduate courses. The necessity for these "refresher" courses is obvious. According to the reports, the number of County Councils providing these courses appears to be lamentably few. We noted in 1928 that twenty-five County Councils adopted the power. (4) Maternity Homes or beds in a Maternity Hospital for :— (a) Complicated cases. It appears that forty-six counties provide these. (b) Patients whose home circumstances are unsuitable for a confinement at home. Only twenty-nine provide these. It is particularly difficult to get an accurate idea of this number as only a certain number of places specifically state the fact. It is probable that some "special circumstances," and "by arrangement," include these cases. (c) Ante-natal observation. Twenty-four counties specially mention that beds are reserved for this purpose. (d) The treatment of puerperal sepsis. Forty-four counties have reported that beds are specially kept for this purpose. (6)
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