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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Tottenham 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Midwives'Ante-Natal clinics
It was possible to re-institute sessions at Burgoyne Road and
Mildura Court Clinics which were in abeyance the previous year
owing to the shortage of midwives.
The following table shows the attendances made during the year: -
| Midwives Clinic | No. of session held | Total No. of attendances | Average attendance per session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgoyne Road | 12 | 81 | 6.8 |
| Portis Green | 27 | 188 | 6.9 |
| Hornsey Town Hall | 22 | 111 | 5.0 |
| Mildura Court | 14 | 54 | 3.9 |
| Stroud Green | 15 | 94 | 6.3 |
| Park Lane | 125 | 709 | 5.7 |
| Total | 215 | 1237 | 5.8 |
Health Education in Maternity and Child Welfare Clinics
Health teaching is given in Mothercraft classes at special
sessions in the clinics The best attended is Lordship Lane
where there is a Mothercraft Centre separate from the clinic main
building Health visitors undertake this work as well as the
supervision of Relaxation Exercise classes for the expectant
mother The atmosphere of group discussion has been promoted at
all sessions A programme of matters for advice and discussion
is available to all mothers attending the classes Student health
visitors also attend for practical experience in health teaching
The following table shows attendances at Mothercraft clinics during the year
| Clinic | No of sessions held | No. of new cases | Total No of attendances | Average attendance per session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgoyne Road | 43 | 30 | 309 | 7.2 |
| Church Road | 45 | 29 | 265 | 5.9 |
| Portis Green | 42 | 84 | 429 | 10.2 |
| Hornsey Town Hall | 52 | 95 | 479 | 9.2 |
| Mildura Court | 44 | 30 | 151 | 3.4 |
| The Chestnuts | 51 | 97 | 605 | 11.9 |
| Lordship Lane | 52 | 112 | 723 | 13.9 |
| Park Lane | 51 | 59 | 393 | 7.7 |
| Total | 380 | 536 | 3354 | 8.8 |