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16 Child Welfare.
Barnes; 49 were breast-fed and 59 bottle-fed. It is chiefly on
account of the latter that the mothers seek advice.
Dried milk, special foods, Virol, etc., are sold to the mothers;
also a few simple medicaments and apparatus; literature and
patterns are also displayed.
Of babies attending the Centre, three died; two of pneumonia
and one of malnutrition (illegitimate) in Hospital.
49 older children attended for medical advice, and all
children are regularly weighed.
Tuberculosis.
163 visits were paid to the homes to see that preventive
measures were carried out.
89 attendances were made by the Health Visitors at the
Dispensary.
Measles.
454 visits were made to see that proper isolation and treatment
were carried out.
The two District Nurses visit cases at home at the discretion
of the Medical Officer of Health.
The notification of measles has done much good in reducing
the mortality from this disease.
Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme.
urban district council of barnes.
1. The Ante-Natal Clinic now established should be looked
upon as a treatment centre to which Midwives can bring or send
patients who in their opinion need medical advice, either for
general ill-health or for the ailments of pregnancy.
2. Midwives who send patients are asked to send with them
a sealed note stating any facts which the Doctor should know. She
will in turn receive a sealed report from the Doctor.
3 In no case will a Midwife's case be referred to a Hospital
or Doctor direct from the Clinic, but the need for such a step will
be reported to the Midwife, who can refer her own patient.