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Mothers' Clinic.—In 1927 the number of clinics held was 47.
The number of patients was 77 —post natal 67, expectant mothers
10. Attendances at these clinics numbered 155 post-natal,
expectant 30.
Dental Clinic.—The number of clinics was 41. The patients
were : — Nursing mothers 29, expectant mothers 5, mothers of
children 1—5 years 39, children 20. Average attendance at a
clinic 6. Nine mothers were fitted with dentures at the clinic;
six by their own efforts, and with help granted by their approved
societies, were provided with dentures; three were referred to
the Charity Organisation Society, who in each case arranged with
the mother for the payment of part cost of the dentures. Nitrous
oxide gas, with or without oxygen, was given by the Assistant
Medical Officer of Health to those requiring an anaesthetic for
extractions.
The dental clinic was held fortnightly. The clinic was held
at 162, Lever Street on alternate weeks. Patients were allowed to
attend at either Centre.
Home visits were paid by the Superintendent. General visits
96, expectant mothers 72. In connection with the dental clinic,
8 visits.
Dinners were served to 52 mothers, who made a total of 659
attendances.
Sale of Dried Mi1k.— 1,079 one pound packets were sold in
1927 at cost price. The number of packets given free by order of
the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee was 643. Five were
supplied at part cost.
Sewing Class.—Mothers were taught at the sewing class to knit
and to make garments for themselves, their husbands, or their
children, and special instructions were given as to outfits for
expectant mothers. Some provided their own material and to
others material was supplied at cost price through the Centres.