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MOTHERS' CLINIC, 1933.
This Clinic, which was established in October, 1931, to
give Contraceptive advice to married women within the terms
of the Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Health, has
been held on two consecutive Thursdays in alternate months.
Every effort has been made to keep this Clinic distinct
from the other work of the Centre, all stores and apparatus
and all records being kept separately ; also at the time at
which it is held there is no other clinic on the ground floor.
On their first attendance each Mother receives a complete
physical examination, and gynaecological examination, and in
suitable cases contraceptive instruction. Each subsequent
week they must demonstrate their ability to practise the
advice given before they are allowed to leave the Clinic. They
report at intervals afterwards to ensure that as far as is possible
their technique and their apparatus are satisfactory, and that
each Mother herself is perfectly fit and able to continue.
From these remarks it will be realised that each two
consecutive weeks, in fact, constitute ONE SESSION.
Attendances have been as follows :—
January 10
March 23
May 18
July 30
August (end of) 13
(M.O. away in September)
November 38
Total 132
Average Attendance 22
Analysis of cases attending :—
First Attendances :
Contraceptive advice given 39
„ „ postponed 5
Referred to Burdett Road Clinic 17
Total 61
Subsequent Attendances 71
Total Attendances 132