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other than private doctors' cases. He visits the Home daily, and
thus continuity of observation and treatment has been attained.
Miss Corrin commenced duty as Matron in June. She has
had special experience as a teacher of midwifery, and has
improved the standard of the Home as a Part II training school
for pupil midwives.
During the year an electrically heated cot was purchased for
the care of the premature infants born in Woodlands.
The gas and air apparatus for analgesia has been very successful,
and has been greatly appreciated by the patients.
Staff
The staff consists of a matron, two sisters, two staff nurses
and six pupil midwives. All the staff are State registered nurses
and, with the exception of the pupil midwives, hold the certificate
of the Central Midwives' Board. The Home is recognised as a
Part II. training school for midwives.
Home
The Home can accommodate 15 patients at a time, but
bookings are limited to 26 patients per month.