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"The Importance of Ante'Natal Care."
"Preparation for Childbirth"
(demonstrations of exercises and gas and air analgesia).
"The Growth of Your Baby from Conception to Birth."
"How Your Baby is Born"
(demonstration of gas and air analgesia).
"Breast Feeding"
(demonstration of gas and air analgesia).
"Care of Toddler"
"After Baby is Born"
(demonstration of gas and air analgesia).
"Diet in Pregnancy."
A lecture on "Wise Parentcraft" was given in September by
Dr. Leslie Housden, a well-known speaker on parentcraft. At each
lecture there was an attendance of about 50 expectant mothers.
5. Cancer Education.
The leaflet of advice printed in the 1951 Report is available
for distribution.
6. Diphtheria Immunisation—Publicity Campaign.
Following from the receipt of Ministry of Health Circular 8/53
on the subject of local diphtheria immunisation publicity campaigns
during 1953, the Council decided that a copy of the Circular be
sent to each member of the Council, to the local Press and to the
local branches of the British Red Cross Society, St. John Ambulance
Brigade and Women's Voluntary Services and that all necessary
steps be taken to implement the suggestions of the Ministry of
Health.
7. General.
The Borough Architect, Engineer and Surveyor contributes
the following information:—
(a) Rainfall.
The annual rainfall at Ferry Lane Station was 17.68 inches.