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MATERNITY ACCOMMODATION.
The situation in regard to maternity accommodation was
complicated by the flying bombs and the evacuation of certain
hospitals to safe areas but considerable relief was afforded
by the accommodation provided by the County Council in the
Bishops Avenue.
The place of birth was known in 959 cases and, of these,
662 took place in hospitals and nursing homes and 297 at home.
Two hundred and thirty-five cases were attended by the
Council's Midwives.
ACCESSORY FOODS AND VITAMIN PREPARATIONS.
These substances continued to be distributed through the
First Aid Posts and the Welfare Centres. Their value is beyond
all doubt and it is a great pity that there are still quite a
fair proportion of mothers who do not avail themselves of them.
SUNLIGHT CLINIC.
One hundred and forty one children and twelve mothers were
referred, for various reasons, to this clinic and made 1,458
attendances.
PREMATURE INFANTS.
Suitable cots, bedding and warm clothing have been made
available for lending to mothers who have premature babies to
care for at home.
The Municipal Midwives work in close association with the
Health Visitors, who are ready to take over the supervision of
the babies when the midwives finish attendance.
As soon as notice of the date of discharge of premature
and delicate babies from hospital is received, the Health Visitors
call at the homes, This enables them to advise on the best
arrangement of the room and the general management of the baby.
They continue to visit the homes as often as they think necessary.