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Committee's own dentist, Mr, W. E. Dodd, at the
Grevhound Road Centre. The number of women who
had dental attention during 1930 was 141, and the
number of children 82. Eight women were provided
with dentures.
The Sewing Class has continued to do good work
under the direction of Mrs. Purves and during the year
mothers made 299 attendances at the Class.
The Ante-Natal Clinics.
The purpose of the Ante-Natal Clinics is to secure
that the expectant mother shall pass through her pregnancy
in health and comfort, and shall be in a fit state tomeet
the strain of her confinement; also, to exert an
oversight over the pregnancy itself, so that, as far as
possible, no unforeseen risks shall have to be faced at
the time of labour.
When home visitation is considered desirable, the
Health Visitors follow up cases in their homes, to see
that instructions given at the Clinics are carried into
effect, and to give help and advice in reference to preparations
for the confinement. Such treatment as is
required during the pregnancy, and is outside the scope
of the Clinics, is arranged for. Close co-operation is
maintained between the Clinic staff and the doctor or
midwife who is to attend the confinement, and with
whom the Clinic doctor communicates by letter, when
necessary.
Ail cases that are booked to enter the Council's
Maternity Home are required to attend at the AnteNatal
Clinics. In this connection it is of interest to
mention that the Matron and Assistant Matron of the
Maternity Home attend alternately at each of the
Clinics, so that, in most cases, the expectant mothers
become acquainted with those who will deal with them
at the time of their confinements and find themselves
amongst friends when they enter the Council's Maternity
Home.