McCORKINDALE, Heather Jeanette interviewed by Patricia Conradson
Record Group
Identifier: H0349
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 infant care, hospital policies, breastfeeding support, and independent midwifery, offering insights into over five decades of maternity services and healthcare developments.
Dates
- 2017 - 2018
Creator
- Conradson, Patricia (Interviewer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Conradson, Patricia (Interviewer, Person)
- Title
- McCORKINDALE, Heather Jeanette
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Southland Oral History Project Repository
