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Home delivery room demonstration

A room as it should be prepared for a maternity case by a Queens (district) nurse. Features a bed with a large pillow and sheets turned back, newspaper and bucket on floor and cot to one side. Featured as part of post graduate nurse training week at the College of Nursing. Date: 1919

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1. Title: Preparing for a Home Delivery: A Maternity Room Demonstration by a Queens District Nurse, 1919 This evocative photograph captures a scene from a post-graduate nurse training week at the College of Nursing, showcasing the essential preparations for a home delivery under the care of a Queens District Nurse in 1919. The room is thoughtfully arranged to ensure the comfort and safety of both mother and newborn. At the heart of the room lies a large, inviting bed with turned-back sheets and a plump pillow, ready to welcome the new mother. A newspaper and a bucket are placed on the floor nearby, practical items that were customary during childbirth. The cot to the side suggests that this room will soon become a temporary home for the newborn. The Queens District Nurse, a dedicated healthcare professional, would have been responsible for providing care and support to mothers and their families in their own homes. This demonstration likely formed an integral part of her post-graduate training, equipping her with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage maternity cases in the community. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, illustrating the importance of home deliveries and the role of district nurses in the early 20th century. It also underscores the significance of the National Health Service (NHS) and its commitment to providing quality healthcare and care for the wellbeing of all, even in the most intimate and personal moments of life.

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