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87
Suffering only from prolapse in varying degrees
(one in need of a very extensive
repair operation) 10
„ „ ,, retroversion 15
,, ,, ,, unhealed lacerations (one
fistula) 3
,, ,, „ stitch inadvertently left when
others were removed 1
These mothers were all given advice and referred to hospital
or doctor for appropriate treatment.
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
(it) 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.
The ante-natal officer is responsible for issuing advice strictly in
accordance with the terms of the Memorandum. There were no
suitable cases for advice in contraceptive methods during 1935.
Dental Clinic.—At this Clinic dental treatment is provided
f or mothers (nursing or expectant) and children up to the age of five
who attend the Maternity and Child Welfare Centres in the borough.
In certain cases mothers not nursing, but with children under one
year of age, receive treatment.