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44.
Teaching in mothercraft is given at the Ante-Natal
Clinics by the Health Visitors, and patterns of baby
clothes are supplied and, if desired, garments are cut
out. The mothers are encouraged to prepare garments
according to approved modern opinion.
There are three Ante-Natal Clinics each week, one
conducted by Dr. Leverkus at Wandsworth Bridge Road
and two conducted by myself at Greyhound Road.
The attendances at the Ante-Natal Clinics showed
a considerable increase over those of 1929 and were as
follows:—
At 92, Greyhound Road—2 sessions weekly.
Number of women who attended 367
Number of attendances 1,718
At 170, Wandsworth Bridge Road—1 session weekly.
Number of women who attended 209
Number of attendances 723
It is interesting to note that during the past year
or two it has become more and more common for patients
attending the Ante-Natal Clinics, to put in their first
appearance at a very early date in pregnancy. This is
very satisfactory and shows an increasing recognition
of the importance of complete ante-natal supervision.
This accounts to some extent for the great increase in
the attendances.
In addition to the ordinary home visits made by
Health Visitors in connection with Ante-Natal work
above referred to, a considerable number of cases that
were in attendance at various maternity hospitals were
visited at their homes by the Fulham staff at the request
of the Almoners of these Institutions.
Post-Natal Clinics.
In view of the importance of thorough examination
of every mother three months or so after parturition,
an attempt has been made to meet this need by the
institution ol a Post-Natal Clinic. This arrangement
only began in October last, and it is impossible to give