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Puerperal Pyrexia and Puerperal Fever.
In 1936 seven eases of puerperal pyrexia were notified.
Four were removed to hospital and 3 nursed at home. All
reeovered.
One case of puerperal fever was notified. The patient
was removed to hospital and recovered.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
One case of ophthalmia neonatorum was notified. It
was a mild case and recovered without any damage being
done to the infant's eyes.
Home Visiting.
During the year the health visitors made 4,811 visits
in connection with Maternity and Child Welfare work, as
compared with 4,556 in 1935.
Dental Treatment.
Expectant and nursing mothers who are in need of
dental treatment are referred by the doctor at the Centres
to the Council's dentist. Under the Council's scheme treatment
is limited to extractions and fillings, but the Voluntary
Association give assistance to necessitous mothers to enable
them to obtain dentures.
Periodical visits are made by the dentists to the Welfare
Centres for the purpose of inspecting the teeth of the children
in attendance.