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thereby helping to lessen fatigue.
The exercises are very much appreciated, and though
the classes are small the members are enthusiastic. It
is early as yet to assess the results so far as the labours
are concerned, but mothers who have been seen after their
confinements are convinced that the exercises have helped
them.
POST-NATAL CLINIC
The post-natal clinic is held twice a month and the
attendances are gradually increasing. During the year,
131 patients attended, which is an Increase of 42 over 1944.
Most of the women who attend for post-natal examination
attended the ante-natal clinic and had been delivered by the
Municipal Midwives. Those who attended the ante-natal clinic
but were delivered in hospital usually went back to hospital
for examination. Those who required further investigation
or treatment were referred to hospital.
SUNLIGHT CLINIC
One hundred and fifty-four children and 23 mothers
received courses of ultra-violet radiation and made 1,648
attendances.
PREMATURE INFANTS
ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN
The provisions made for dealing with these children are
the same as described in the report for 1944, and they proved
to be adequate and satisfactory during the year under review.