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Ante-natal and post-natal clinics for expectant and nursing mothers
The number of mothers attending the clinics following confinement
is gradually diminishing and the majority now attend their
own general practitioners for post-natal examinations.
Sessions held during the year 619
First attendances of mothers 3,075
Total attendances of mothers . 7,847
Mothercraft and relaxation classes
Relaxation classes and talks and discussion groups on pregnancy
and allied subjects are held for expectant mothers in several
centres, and one or two evening sessions are held to which fathers
are invited. These activities, together with the showing of films
covering every aspect of maternity and child care, are always
greatly appreciated and are becoming an increasingly important
part of the work of the clinics.
Sessions held during the year 207
Total attendances 2,187
Average attendance at each session 10.5
Infant welfare clinics
Infant welfare clinics have continued to attract very large attendances.
In addition to health supervision, immunization and
advice on health and allied matters available at these sessions, the
opportunity for mothers of young children to meet together is an
important factor. This is especially evident on new housing estates
when young mothers are frequently rather lonely and at some
distance from the help and support of relatives.
Tnfant welfare sessions held during the year 1,711
First attendances of children under five years 13,454
Total attendances of children under five years 86,560
Average attendance at each session 50.6
Toddlers' Clinics
Special clinics for toddlers (children aged from two to four years)
are held at 12 welfare centres. The children are given routine
medical examinations and if necessary are referred for treatment.
Toddlers' sessions held during the year 257
Total attendances of toddlers 3,004
Average attendance at each session 11.7
Dental services
A free dental service for expectant and nursing mothers and
children is provided at certain of the Council's dental surgeries.
During the year attendances numbered 617 comprising 206 by
mothers and 411 by children under five years of age.