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Post-natal Consultations.
Twenty-two attended the post-natal consultations at the Centre, 10, John
Street. They made 40 attendances in all.
The conditions found included one case of cancer, one case of prolapse of uterus,
two cases of fibroids—all referred to hospital. Six cases of menorrhagia, two
cases of retroverted uterus, two cases of leucorrhœa and cervicitis, all treated at
Centre; a case of inguinal hernia for which a truss was ordered.
Instruction in Mothercraft and Hygiene.
For some years, both in the home and in the Centres, use has been made of
leaflets written in non-technical language dealing with the hygiene of infancy and
maternity and the walls of the Centres have been hung with instructive posters to
give point to the teaching and to draw attention to the series of leaflets.
Propaganda posters are pasted on the outer walls at the Centres. There is
also a glass-fronted case for the display of a special poster; this poster is changed
frequently.
Mrs. Reynolds Bray, a qualified masseuse, has given valuable help by placing
her services at the disposal of the Medical Officers of the John Street Centre, free
of all fees.
Miss Mary Carter and Miss Edith Joyce have continued to give us a great deal
of valuable assistance during the year by making children's garments for busy
mothers from materials supplied by the mothers and from their own resources.
Miss Audrey Stables has also given assistance at the Centre on Wednesdays whenever
required. Assistance is given at the Centres in cutting out garments at any
time; patterns of the most suitable woven garments are given away, also directions
for making knitted garments and advice as to the choice of suitable materials. A
sewing machine is available for use of the mothers at 10, John Street and instruction
in its use is given at any time. Up-to-date model garments for babies and
young children are always on view at the Centres.
Three hundred and forty hanks of wool of a special quality were sold at cost
price to the value of £14. 3s. ll½d.
Maternity outfits are placed on sale at the Centre at cost price, 5s. 10d. Only
two outfits were sold. It is to be regretted that the price of these puts them
beyond the reach of the poorest, who are often the least well equipped, and
therefore most in need of the outfit.