The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.
The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “Northampton General Hospital. Picture shows one of the well-equipped labour wards in the Barratt Maternity Home.”
The Barratt Maternity Home opened in 1936 after a donation from benefactor William Barratt and at first provided 34 beds for ante- and post-natal patient, a nursery, and a labour ward. Located on the first floor, the labour ward and was separated from the gynaecology ward by doors which were opened to allow patients to be transferred to the gynaecological theatre for caesarean sections. The labour ward consisted of two delivery rooms, a first-stage room, staff changing room, sluice room, and admission room. See also MED01/01/1519-1529 and MED01/01/1531. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.
This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited
Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley
Maternity Hospital, Health And Welfare
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