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Number of cases where medical assistance was called for, with
reasons for requiring assistance :—
(a) Ante-Natal—Nil.
(b) During Labour—3.
Prolonged labour—forceps delivery (1 ruptured
perineum) 3
(c) After Labour—6.
Ruptured perineum 2
Varicose veins 1
Influenza 1
Inflamed breast 1
Poor general condition and cough 1
6
(d) For Infant—10.
Prematurity 3
Dangerous feebleness 2
White asphyxia 1
Extended breech 1
Congenital heart 1
Abscess 1
Spina bifida and talipes 1
10
Number of cases of—
Puerperal sepsis —
Maternal deaths
Still births 2
Death of infants within 10 days (prematurity, spina
bifida and congenital heart) 3
Dental Clinic.
During 1929 the work carried out at the Dental Clinic was
satisfactory. The Clinic was established as an integral part of
the Council's Scheme for Maternity and Child Welfare for providing
facilities for the dental treatment of expectant and nursing mothers
and children under 5 years of age.
The Dental Clinics are also available for patients recommended
by the Medical Officers of the Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics
of the Voluntary Associations linked up with the Council's Scheme.
The work of the Dental Clinic during 1929 is summarised as
follows:—