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Poif-Natal Clinics.
The majority of women had their post-natal examination at
hospital where they were confined, those confined at home being
Examined at Queen Charlotte's Hospital. 9 women attended our
cjjnic for their examination.
Exercises Class for Mothers.
The classes for expectant mothers were again a feature of the
jinte-natal work, the total number of women attending in 1949
being 105 (the same figure as 1948). The total number of attendances
was 1195 as compared with 2,756 for 194S.
Birth Control Clinic.
As in previous years, arrangements for this purpose with the
North Kensington Women's. Welfare Association were continued,
but as from the 26th May one clinic weekly was held at the Palmerston
Road Hall, South Acton, a nominal fee being paid to the
County Council for the use of, the premises.
10 patients were referred for advice in 1949.
Home Help Scheme.
At the end of the year there were 17 Full-time Domestic and
Home Helps, and 24 Part-time Staff. The following Table shows
the number of cases booked and those actually attended:—
Maternity:
Total number of Cases Booked 100
Number of Cases attended 74
Number of Cases cancelled 16
(Other arrangements made without notification to
Town Hall) 10
T.B. Cases attended 24
Other Cases attended 282
Day Nurseries.
The routine of the Day Nurseries was maintained during 1949
along the same lines as in previous years. The same four Nurseries