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149, of whom 65 were primiparae and 99 multiparae. In
addition to these there were 8 Post-Natal attendances.
This year has shown a large increase in the number of
mothers who have attended, and much appreciation has
been expressed by many for the attention they received
at the Clinic. They now respond more readily to advice
given to them, and have come to realize more fully that—
as in other things in life—it is the little things that count,
such as attention to personal hygiene, fresh air, exercise
and care of the teeth, etc.
During the year five mothers had their eyes attended
to at the Ophthalmic Department of the Royal Hospital,
Richmond, and one has been referred to the Tuberculosis
Officer.
Two local midwives have kindly helped at the AnteNatal
Clinics each at alternate sessions. This has helped
to increase the number of mothers, as they appreciate
having present the nurse who will attend them at their confinement.