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Maternity Care in the Past
05:19 - 10:15 (04:55)
The demand for maternity care was high in the past, especially for young or unmarried women who fell pregnant. A couple's experience in a "baby farm" led them to realize the need for better care and Lila's midwife qualification came in handy.
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Lila's midwife qualification came in handy when she and her husband realized there was a big demand for maternity care in their area, and soon opened their own maternity home to serve young and unmarried mothers, who had little to no options elsewhere.
06:47 - 10:15 (03:28)
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Lila's midwife qualification came in handy when she and her husband realized there was a big demand for maternity care in their area, and soon opened their own maternity home to serve young and unmarried mothers, who had little to no options elsewhere. At the time, these homes were marketed as safe and welcoming places for mothers, offering entertainment, recreation, and a good start for their babies, though in reality they were often shrouded in secrecy and shame.