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Whenever possible a complete return to normal breast-feeding is
achieved. If this cannot be done the child is given as much breast-milk
as can be obtained, supplemented by other food according to its requirements.
If this is done accurately, not only does the child make good
progress, but the breast-milk is also conserved for a long period. As
soon as the amount of milk secreted was found to be stable, and the child
was gaining weight well, it was returned to its regular clinic. The number
of test feeds indicates the amount of time required to get the desired
result.
The following shews what results were obtained:—
Complete re-establishment of Breast Feeding 20
Partial re-establishment with Correct Supplementary
Feeding 18
Failed to complete Attendances 5
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Single Consultations.—The remaining Out-Patients are made up of
cases attending singly, not for treatment, but for a consultation. They
form a varied list:—
Rickets 5
Deformities 4
Chronic Infections 2
Mental Deficiency 1
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After being examined these children are sent back to their regular
Clinics with suggestions as to diagnosis and treatment.
Work of the Staff.—It is a pleasure to be able to record the excellent
way in which members of the Staff have carried out their duties. Good
nursing is the first essential in the treatment of delicate babies. Keen
powers of observation are a necessity in providing the right material for
diagnosis. The very successful results obtained in the treatment of
these delicate infants at Wellington Road reflects great credit on the Staff.
H.ST.H. VERTUE,
M.A., M.D.