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The attendances at the Maternity and Child Welfare Centres during the year
were: expectant mothers, 2,615; nursing mothers, 682; children, 27,525. At
the end of the year arrangements had been made to re-institute toddler inspection
sessions in each part of the Borough.
Artificial Sunlight Clinic. Artificial sunlight treatment was continued
in the Town Hall shelter.
Health Visiting. The arrangements made for the visiting of children between
the ages of one and five are described in previous Annual Reports. The number
of such visits paid during 1941 was 14,672. The total number of visits paid by
health visitors was 20,834.
Infant Life Protection. There were 22 foster mothers on the register at the
end of 1941, compared with 20 in 1940. The number of nurse children was 24.
The number of visits paid by the infant life protection visitors was 191.
Midwifery Services. There are no whole-time midwives employed by the
Council, the Domiciliary Midwifery Service in London being administered by the
London County Council. Maternity beds are provided in the British Hospital for
Mothers and Babies, the War Memorial Hospital, the Eltham Cottage Hospital, the
Military Families' Hospital, St. Nicholas' Hospital, and a few in midwives' homes.
At the outbreak of war the War Memorial Hospital, the Military Families' Hospital
and St. Nicholas' Hospital closed their maternity wards, and as a result a greater
demand was made on the British Hospital for Mothers and Babies. During 1941
937 mothers were admitted to this hospital; 184 of these were admitted under the
Council's scheme. No cases were admitted under the Council's scheme for antenatal
or emergency treatment.
Home Helps. During the year 62 applications were considered by the Committee
and 37 home helps were provided.
Dental Treatment. The number of mothers and children attending the
dental clinics was 211, and the number of tuberculous persons attending was 8.
The total number of attendances was 676.
Issue ot Clothing Coupons to Expectant Mothers. In connection with
clothes rationing, the Health Department is responsible for the issue of special
coupons to expectant mothers residing in the Borough. During the year 904 applications
were granted, and 45,200 coupons were issued.
Issue of Fruit Juices, etc. The Government scheme for the issue of fruit
juices and cold liver oil for children is administered through the Maternity and