1937 Conference on Maternity and Child Welfare - delegate’s badge

The 7th English Conference on Maternity and Child Welfare was held at British Medical Association House, London from 1st June 1st to the 3rd June 1937. Over 600 delegates attended with many coming from all reaches of the Empire and the United States, comprising a wide range of professionals in obstetrics, midwifery, social welfare organisations and local authority health representatives.

 

Outline of proceedings;

• Conference opened by Sir Kingsley Wood, Minister of Health (1881-1943) and review of recent progress in maternal and infant care.

• The Midwives Act 1936.

• Parents and psychology (child behaviour and parenting).

• Nutritional problems.

• Child welfare.

 

More information in the link below;

 

www.bmj.com/content/1/3988/1217.full.pdf (Conference on Maternity and Child Welfare 1937 – outline of proceedings, the BMJ June 12 1937 p.1217).

 

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Enamels: 1 (blue).

Finish: Gilt.

Material: Brass.

Fixer: Pin.

Size: 15/16” across x 1 3/16” down (about 24mm x 31mm).

Process: Die stamped.

Makers: Fattorini & Sons Ltd, Bradford Works, Birmingham (1933-1939).

 

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Thank you for reading.

Stuart.

 

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