The following memories and stories about the Maitland Hospital emerged from background research, and from being shared by artists, staff, volunteers, patients and community members.
Maternity, birthing and special care 2021.
Catharine Neilson photographs of the Maternity, Birthing and Special Care Units taken during 2021.
Only one toilet to use.
Faith Simon shares changing experiences of giving birth at the Maitland Hospital.
A Mother’s Day baby.
Miranda Lawry reflects on her third daughter’s birth at Maitland Hospital on Mother’s Day 1993.
Babies … came flying out of that shute!
Maitland residents’ memories of the maternity ward at Maitland Hospital.