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1 mastitis.
2 persistent hyperpiesis.
1 glycosuria.
1 chronic pyelitis.
4 sub-involution.
8 severe constipation.
1 heart disease.
1 severe anaemia.
1 enteroptosis.
1 goitre needing operation.
2 marked debility.
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.
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 1936.
Dental Clinic.—At this Clinic dental treatment is provided
for 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.
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