Maternity services at 60: the birth of a new era

By John Appleby and Ruth Thorlby2008-06-05T09:00:00

For pregnant women, the birth of the NHS meant the family doctor’s advice could be sought freely without incurring expense, according to the 1949 Ministry of Health report.

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