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The success of the clinic in attracting expectant
mothers for ante-natal care in the early months of
pregnancy is shown by the following figures:—
Of the 442 women who attended,
15 were at the 1st month of gestation.
35 „ „ 2nd „ „
61 ,, ,, 3rd ,, ,,
53 ,, ,, 4th ,, ,,
51 ,, ,, 5th ,, „
80 „ „ 6th „ ,,
69 „ „ 7th „ „
23 „ ,, 8th ,, ,,
3 „ ,, 9th ,, ,,
2 there was no evidence at 1st attendance,
carried forward.
2 were sterile.
48 were not pregnant.
442 Total.
The following interesting conditions were found:—
Albuminuria, Heart Disease, Chronic Bronchitis and
other lung diseases, Varicose veins, Hæmorrhoids and
Pruritus, Pelvic contraction, Transverse presentation,
Postmaturity,Uterine hæmorrhage and Prolapsed uterus.
All cases of Albuminuria were treated by diet and terminated
in successful pregnancies. With regard to
the other conditions, the patients were either treated
at the clinic or referred to private Doctors or special
hospitals for further advice.
Several patients suffering from Anaemia and
Debility were referred to the Prophylactic Light
Centre for a course of treatment, but only three
attended regularly.