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ADMINISTRATION OF THE MIDWIVES ACTS, 1902-1936.
Inspection of midwives, their records and equipment, was
carried out by Dr. G. H. Stinson, Assistant Medical Officer of
Health, the Inspector of Midwives appointed for the area.
Thirty-six Midwives gave notice of their intention to practice
within the area during the half year, six of whom were Municipal
Midwives and thirty Institutional.
The number of confinements attended by Municipal Midwives
was 112, made up, as under:—
As Midwives (without medical assistance) 91
As Maternity Nurses (with a Doctor) 21
Medical aid in an emergency was sought by Midwives on 21
occasions in respect of domiciliary confinements.
HOME HELPS SCHEME.
This scheme continued to operate successfully and assistance
was arranged for every applicant. In addition to the four
whole-time Home Helps, part-time helpers were employed as
required, and during the first half of the year assistance was
given to 36 cases.
DENTAL TREATMENT.
(EXPECTANT AND NURSING MOTHERS)
The acute shortage of Dental Officers threw a great strain
on this service, but the Maternity and Child Welfare Service
was maintained and all cases referred to the clinics received
treatment.
The following figures, for the half year, show the extent of
the work carried out:—
Mothers.
Total number of attendances 346
Total number discharged 77
Number of dentures fitted 35
Number of fillings 134
Number of extractions 115
Number of gas administrations 25
Children (under five years of age)
Total number of attendances 121
Number discharged 77
Number of extractions 61
Number of fillings 82
Number of gas administrations 36