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Mothercraft Circles.—The mothercraft circle at the
Porters Avenue Centre has been well attended during
the year, and you have suggested that one shall now be
held in the older part of the town, and it is hoped that
such a circle will be started at the Greatfields Centre.
(w) Services provided and Facilities for Treatment.—
It is convenient to set these out in tabular form,
although of course some of them are mentioned elsewhere
in the Report.
Ante-Natal Clinics.—Ante-Natal Clinics are held each
week at four different centres, and a SpecialistConsultant
holds one session per month during ten
months of the year. During 1938, 85 cases
attended the clinics held by the SpecialistConsultant.
In addition there were 59 postnatal
and gynæcological attendances.
Baths.—In certain necessitous cases, free baths are
provided for expectant and nursing mothers.
During 1938, 191 baths were granted free of charge.
Birth Control Clinic.—In September, 1937, a Birth
Control Clinic was inaugurated. The Ministry of
Health have prescribed which cases may be referred
to such a clinic.
Convalescent Treatment.—Convalescent treatment is provided
for toddlers, for mothers and babies, on the
recommendation of Medical Officers at the Infant
Welfare Clinics. Charges are made to the parents
in accordance with the Council's scale. During
1938, 7 toddlers, and 2 mothers with babies, and 9
mothers received treatment under this scheme.
Dental Treatment.—Dental treatment for toddlers and
expectant and nursing mothers is carried out at
the Central Clinic, the Woodward Clinic, and the
East Street Clinic.