Changes were made to hospital environments and policies in response to criticisms from mothers and other commentators. Delivery suites were redecorated to make them more home-like and lounges were provided for women. This group of women are relaxing with their knitting in a lounge at Wellington's St Helens Hospital in 1970. The absence of obvious pregnant bellies suggests this was some time after their children's birth. A nurse is bringing in a tray of refreshments.
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AAQT 6401/A94,415
Photograph by W. Neill
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Colin Taylor (not verified)
24 July 2023
I had both my children in St
Gail (not verified)
03 October 2017
This was an amazing hospital.
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07 November 2013
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