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3. Preventive Medicine. E.g. The value
of inoculation treatment against
diphtheria and vaccination against
small-pox is emphasised; while under
general hygiene and personal cleanliness,
the prevention of scabies and
other such infestations and skin
conditions, (impetigo, etc.) are
explained.
Special courses of 8 talks and demonstrations
for women having their first
babies were conducted at One Tree Hill
Clinic. Most of these young women are
working at the time they make their first
attendance at the Ante-Natal Clinics so that
a good deal of organisation has had to be
made for the talks to suit the convenience
of the expectant Mothers. The Mothers are
invited to attend the Health Visitor's
demonstration whether they may be due to
see the doctor or not.
Syllabus.
(a) The Expectant Mother. Explanation
of menstruation. Growth and
development of the coming child.
Special hygiene for the pregnant
woman, e.g., the care of the breasts,
clothing, maternity belts, shoes, etc.
Re-adjustment of daily routine, e.g.
exercise and rest periods. Diet and
extras necessary in pregnancy. The
Government rations and various accessory
nutrients advised by the doctor are
explained.
(b) The Baby. Preparation of baby's
clothes, cot and other necessary
equipment. Model garments shown.
26.