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The total number of attendances made by the
1,544 women was 7,263.
Arrangements are now in force for the attendance
at the ante-natal clinic of the midwife who has been
engaged for the confinement.
Hospital Cases.
Of the 314 cases referred to hospital, 249 were
admitted on other than medical grounds. 244 were
assisted under the Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme.
Abnormal cases are referred to their own medical
attendants, or where the patient desires, and her
condition demands, arrangements are made for her
confinement to take place in an institution.
During the latter half of the year, arrangements
were completed for the treatment of abnormal cases at
the City of London Maternity Hospital, this being in
conformity with the practice of the Council, viz., that
the Consultant Gynaecologist should, where possible,
be on the staff of the hospital to which abnormal cases
would be sent. Mr. R. L. Dodds commenced his
duties in Dagenham in June, on the termination of
Mr. O'Loughlin's appointment.
Post-Natal.
It would appear that the facilities for Post-Natal
examinations, which are constantly advised by Health
Visitors and Midwives, are not being utilised in spite
of the advantages to be derived by the mothers. The
year 1938 showed a falling off in the attendances, there
being only 43 mothers concerned.
Gynaecological Clinic.
This clinic continues to be held at Becontree Avenue
on the first Saturday morning of each month, the total