MATERNITY HOMES NEEDED
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niioi vro1, reik (). "We have been clamouring for 25 years or more for increased population. Xow we have a buoyant birthrate and R will be a sorrv reflection on our drive for soeial advancement if the standard of care and medical efficieney hitherto pfevailing in maternity eases, cannot be maintained," said the Directox of Maternal and Infant Welfare, Dr. Doris Gordon, who thfs week makes surveys of the position in Hawke's Bay. S*he said that in view of the present number of maternity eases which are likely to increase considerably in, the near future, Xew Zealand must give Xo. 1 priority in its buildxng programmes to maternity wards. "We are faced with. an, emergency of the flrst order/' she said. 'Why cannot we have the same expedition in meeting this* emergency as we had during the war?" 1
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Chronicle (Levin), 7 February 1947, Page 5
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145MATERNITY HOMES NEEDED Chronicle (Levin), 7 February 1947, Page 5
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