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Particulars.
(11) No. of Maternal deaths, with Nil.
causes.
(12) No. of Fœtal deaths
(a) Stillborn
(b) Within 10 days of birth
and their causes and the
results of their postmortem
examinations if
obtainable.
(a) 11.
(b) 9 days. Congenital Maldevelopment
(twin pregnancy).
12 hours. Congenital debility
(triple pregnancy).
45 minutes. Inanition,
congenital debility.
4 days. Congenital debility.
1 day. Congenital debility
(twin pregnancy).
1 day. Congenital debility
(twin pregnancy).
Voluntary Work Aided by Borough Council.
Infant Welfare Centres.—There are four Voluntary Societies
for the promotion of Infant Welfare in the Borough, and
in spite of difficulties these continued their good work during
the year.
The Hammersmith Infant Welfare Centre, with its four
branch Centres, had its full complement of activities, including
Ante-natal Clinics, Infant Consultations and Weighings,
and Mothers' Classes of Instruction.
The Women's League of Service closed its Centre at the
end of June.
The Latymer Road Mission Welfare Centre held two sessions
weekly: infant consultations and weighings and mothers'
classes. This Welfare Centre is on the borders of the Borough
and serves both Kensington and Hammersmith.
The College Park Clinic is now carried on under the
auspices of the Presbyterian Church, Ponsard Road. Infant
consultations are held weekly. This Centre also serves
Willesden.
Day Nurseries.—Two day Nurseries in the Borough—
Princess Christian, the Latymer Road Mission Creche—were
in great demand where mothers were compelled to work for
the support of the family. These nurseries received grantsin-aid
from the Council.
Independent Voluntary Agencies.
Rescue Homes—There were three Homes open in the
Borough throughout the year for the reception of Unmarried