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Maternity Outfits.
18 maternity outfits were supplied during 1937. This service,
however, has recently been revised, and during the last
few months the number supplied has increased.
Along with the outfit the following leaflet is given:—
Maternity Outfit.
Not to be opened except by the Doctor or Midwife
at the time of confinement.
Contents:—
1 Twill sheet, 60 inches x 36 inches.
1 Waterproof Paper Sheet, 30 inches x 36 inches.
4 Umbilical Pads, 5 inches x 5 inches.
Linen Thread.
3 yards Plain Gauze (B.P.C.)
16 ozs. Cotton Wool.
1 dozen extra large Maternity Pads.
1 dozen medium size Maternity Pads.
1 Accouchement Sheet, 25 inches x 28 inches.
Convalescent Home Treatment.
The Council arrange in appropriate cases for change of
environment at a convalescent home, accepting the responsibility
of the payment in whole or in part, according to the economic
circumstances of the family.
During the year arrangements were made for the convalescence
of 19 cases:— 2 children under one year of age; 14
between the ages of 1 and 5, and three mothers. The causes
for the recommendation were:— debility — tonsillectomy —
losing weight — post-influenzal debility — over-weight —
debility after confinement — anaemia-mastoidectomy — pulmonary
fibrosis — general poor health — under nourishment —
malnutrition.
A weekly progress report was obtained from the Convalescent
Home in all cases, which showed the immediate benefit of
this treatment while, too, at the subsequent attendances of the
children at the clinics the value of convalescence was demonstrated.
The average gain in weight of the children was 8
ounces per week.
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