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was born on account of hypertension and albuminuria. At the
thirty-second week of pregnancy the mother had an eclamptic fit
and two days later labour was induced. The baby was transferred
to hospital on the 4th December with fibroplasia and was discharged
on the 12th January after Cortisone treatment to return regularly
for observation. It was not then possible to assess the interference
with visual acuity.
CARE OF ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN
The action taken under Circular 2866/1944 is fully set out
in the Report for that year.
Every possible step has, as in previous years, been taken to
ensure that the care of illegitimate children does not fall below
that given to children who are legitimate. The figures quoted
below give a comparison between illegitimate and legitimate rates.

MORAL WELFARE
The "Carville" Home at 38 The Drive, E.17, is administered
by the Walthamstow Deanery Branch of the Chelmsford Diocesan
Moral Welfare Association.