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The remaining 33 cases suffered from the following complaints :
6 cases had prolapse.
5 „ „ retroversion.
3 ,, ,, subinvolution.
8 ,, „ severe local sepsis needing prolonged treatment.
1 „ „ pyelitis requiring hospital treatment.
2 „ „ marked constipation and haemorrhoids.
1 „ „ breast abscess.
1 „ „ umbilical hernia.
1 ,, ,, severe internal and external tears.
4 „ ,, marked anaemia.
1 ,, „ amenorrhcea following curettage after confinement
in 1931.
One mother requested birth control advice, but on examination
this mother was found to be in good health. As no contra-indication
to another pregnancy was discovered, advice on any contraceptive
method was withheld in compliance with the conditions imposed
by the Ministry of Health.
Birth Control.—In April, 1931, the Council gave authority for
advice on contraceptive methods to be given at the Maternity
and Child Welfare Centres, subject to the following conditions,
which are specified in paragraph 2 of the Ministry of Health Memorandum
153/M.C.W., being observed :—
(i) That birth control advice is given only to married
women in attendance at Maternity and Child Welfare
Centres, and who, in the opinion of the Medical
Officer of the Centre, require this advice on the
ground that further pregnancy would be detrimental
to health ; and
(ii) That this advice is given at a separate session and
under conditions such as will not disturb the normal
and primary work of the Centres.
A special Session is held when required for the purpose of
instruction of selected cases in contraceptive methods, and the
premises and equipment of one of the Council's Clinics is used.