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The objects of mothercraft are to enable expectant mothers and mothers
of infants to learn in a detailed manner the best ways of preparing for and
bringing up their children ; to enable them to obtain material at cost price for
baby's clothes ; to receive advice and instruction with regard to cutting out,
needlework, etc. ; and generally, by collective and individual advice, to help
them in any difficulties which may concern them in regard to their babies.
One of the Health Visitors who has had special experience in the teaching
of mothercraft is in charge of the session, and a medical or other appropriate
talk of about ten minutes duration is given during each session on subjects of
general interest.
A public lecture was given by the Medical Officer of Health on "The
Development of the Health Services" at the Public Library on the 10th
December, 1936. About twelve people (adults and children) attended ! thus
indicating the interest taken in the area. It is only right to add, however, that
the lecture coincided with a foggy night, with the bye-election for six councillors,
and with the abdication of the King.
At the end of the year it was decided to accept from the Central Council
for Health Education a poster board (one of those previously used by the
Empire Marketing Board) and to exhibit thereon outside the Manor House a
series of propaganda posters changed monthly.
Apart from these attempts at Health Education, individual advice and
instruction is given to mothers attending the health centres, and pamphlets
and posters 011 health services are issued from time to time.
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