View report page

seen that of the 52 mothers who attended early in pregnancy
to ascertain their condition, in only one case did
a miscarriage ensue from an unknown cause.
The good results of the Clinic cannot be fully
demonstrated in a report, but a few cases may be
specially mentioned.
One case of contracted pelvis was diagnosed and
sent to the London Hospital for treatment. Two severe
cases of heart disease were sent into hospital for rest
and treatment before confinement. Twenty bloodtests
were taken, 3 of them showing the presence of
syphilis, and 1 being doubtful. These mothers were
sent to a suitable centre for treatment. Amongst the
nursing mothers, 3 cases of badly cracked nipples
were cured, and 1 case of albuminuria received treatment.
A number of mothers received treatment for
varicose veins in the form of an elastic bandage.
Abdominal belts and other simple appliances are also
supplied.
One of the gratifying features of the work has
been the large number of cases sent up by the midwives
practising in the borough. All these midwives have
called personally from time to time. Many cases have
been sent by local doctors for an opinion or for
measurement.
The work of the Clinic lends itself to development
on educational lines in the making of appropriate
clothing for the mothers.
In the course of the year the Council obtained the
sanction of the Ministry of Health to a scheme for the
acquisition and adaptation of part of the premises