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The distribution of this free milk has been an inestimable
boon, and has, without doubt, contributed very largely to the
improved condition of the children generally.
By this means the Public Health Department and the
Maternity and Infant Welfare Centres are able to keep in close
contact with these cases, and at the same time mothers have
been able to obtain a proper supply of milk for their children
which they could not have done otherwise.
The arrangements whereby the Infant Welfare Centres are
supplied with dried milk for distribution has been continued.
The mothers attend the Centre and obtain their supplies on
presenting an order issued from the Public Health Department,
thus encouraging the mothers to attend the Centres where they
can obtain advice both with regard to themselves and their
children.
Maternity Home. —l append figures for the year of this
report regarding the work of the Maternity Home.
The ante-natal clinic was held weekly by the Medical
Supervisor—Dr. Llewellyn Jones.
" Parkside " Maternity Home.
Period Ended 31st December, 1922.
1. Total number of cases admitted 304
2. Average duration of stay, days 15½
3. Number of cases delivered by—
(a) Midwives 347
(b) Doctors 15
Two cases admitted for medical treatment
only.