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precisely because their own homes are unsuitable or because they
need medical treatment. The Unit is a temporary one, and in
order to provide a comprehensive service we have been fortunate
to secure the willing collaboration of the pathological, X-ray, and
Maternity departments of East Ham Memorial Hospital.
Great care has been taken in ante-natal examination and in
this connection we wish to acknowledge our indebtedness to
Mr. D. G. Wilson Clyne, F.R.C.S., M.R.C.O.G., who has freely
given of his time to a number of patients each week in consultation.
During the year, 35 patients were admitted for ante-natal treatment
prior to their confinement, and this greatly minimised the hazards
of labour and ensured smooth convalescence. Analgesics were
available to all and were pronounced effective by the large
majority.
Each mother was instructed in the day to day care of her
baby and none went home until she had showed herself confident
in its feeding and management; the high percentage of entirely
breastfed babies is considered good evidence of the success of this
work..
Finally, I would express my gratitude to Matron, Miss G. V.
Fuller Assistant Matron, and the nursing team, for loyal, untiring,
skilled devotion to duty.