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Thus showing that the question is largely one of education ;
and there is no education like the personal one. The hulk
of the mothers are willing enough to receive advice, often
from unsuitable sources, and I do not think there would be any
difficulty about their resenting capable help. Then, again,
the Council would receive a very valuable mass of information
as to the condition of the babies in the district; and, until
that knowledged is acquired, it is useless going in for any
scheme which might or might not be beneficial.
This plan has now been adopted iu some 47 towns, and
is everywhere spoken of as beneficial in its action.
In Ilford, from the character of its population, I am
convinced that this plan would be followed by good results.
Of course, this visitor would in no way interfere with the
Doctor, as she is not meant in any way to advise in illness.
Her duty would be to advise only before the child is ill; in
other words, she would assist, if necessary, but never intermeddle.
I merely mention this, because there was some
expression of opinion last year, that she would be a sort
of amateur doctor. That is absolutely out of the question.