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Under this syllabus she has been working with slight modifications from time to time, up to
the date of her resignation.
The classes were largely practical and the following shews the monthly attendances:—
1918.—October 9
November 25
December 9
1919.—January 25
February 65
March 59
April 60
May 65
June 71
July 134
Total 522
These attendances are satisfactory and shew substantial improvement.
Now that Munition Factories are closed and women are to a much less extent industrially
employed, mothers will have more opportunity of putting in regular attendances.
In the mornings Miss Alexandre's time was taken up by home visiting and giving demonstrations
on baby clothing on the mornings on which Expectant Mothers attended the Clinics.
CURRICULUM.
The syllabus which appears to me to meet the requirements of the Expectant and Nursing
Mother may be divided into two parts:—
I. Talks and demonstrations to be given by a suitably qualified person.
II. Short additional talks to be given by a Medical Officer.
An outline of such a syllabus is as follows:—
I. Talks and demonstrations to be given by a suitably qualified person.
(1) Care of the Mother Before, At, and After Confinement.
Before Confinement—
Sufficient food.
Sufficient rest.
Contented mind.
Care in lifting weights.
Avoidance of constipation.
Care of the breasts.
Personal hygiene.
Suitable clothing for pregnant women.
At Confinement—
How to prepare the room for confinement.
How to make the beds for confinement.
Things required for confinement:—
(a) For Mother, etc.
(b) For Child, etc.
After Confinement—
Avoidance of hard work.
Good food and fresh air.
Breast feeding.
Effect of unsuitable food and worry on the breast-milk.
Effect of certain medicines on the milk.
(2) Care of the Child.
How to make the baby's cot.
How to bath the baby.
How to attend to the baby's cord.
How to attend to the baby's mouth, nose and ears.
How to avoid
Skin trouble.
Red buttocks.
Powder to use.
Eczema.
Thrush.