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The mothers who had Caesarian section performed are both
well and and their babies, together with the two premature
ones, are progressing satisfactorily. With regard to the
miscarriages, in all but 4 there was a history of a doctor having
been in attendance or admission to an Institution. The 4
exceptions occurred early in the pregnancies of multiparæ
varying from six to seventeen gravida. Several of these cases
have re-attended at the Clinic.
All four stillbirths occurred in Institutions, having been
referred from the Clinic. Three of these were exceptionally
difficult labours, and the fourth had been attending Hospital
throughout her pregnancy on account of specific trouble.
It is unfortunate that mothers do not take more advantage
of the help given by the Borough Council for convalescent
treatment, but this can be explained in the majority of cases
by their inability to leave their families.
Helen Andrews.
PROVISION OF MILK FOR NECESSITOUS
MOTHERS AND CHILDREN.
Milk is given in the following cases:—
(a) Expectant mothers during the last three
months of pregnancy.
(b) Nursing mothers.
(c) Children up to three years, also in exceptional
cases children between three and five years
of age.
The quantity of milk authorised does not exceed
one pint per day except in the case of children between
3 months and 18 months where a special medical
certificate is furnished, and in which case as much
as 1½ pints per day may be authorised. In the early
part of the year, Grade A (Tuberculin Tested) Milk
was substituted for ordinary milk.
A full account of the procedure in dealing with
applications for milk grants was given in the annual
report for 1924.