Overview In this interview, Heather reflects on her career in maternity nursing and midwifery, beginning training at Dee Street Maternity Home in 1958 and working in the profession until 2016. She describes nursing education, hospital life, maternity practices, and the demanding conditions faced by nurses and mothers. Heather recalls growing up on a Tussock Creek farm, the loss of her mother in childbirth, and the influence this had on her career choice. She discusses major changes in maternal and...