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Nurses with babies in hospital nursery
Five nurses standing around a table covered with baby feeding equipment in the nursery of the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. Four of the nurses hold babies, one being bottle fed at left. Bassinets visible in background. Date: circa 1950
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1950 Babies Bottle Covered Edinburgh Feeding Health Healthcare Hold Nurse Nursery Nurses Nursing Treatment Visible Wellbeing
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of tender care and nurturing in the Western General Hospital nursery in Edinburgh, circa 1950. Five dedicated nurses gather around a table, their faces radiant with warmth and compassion as they attend to the needs of the infants in their charge. The table is covered with an array of baby feeding equipment, reflecting the importance of proper nutrition for newborns during this critical period of growth and development. Two nurses hold infants in their arms, cradling them gently, while another nurse assists a baby being bottle-fed at the left of the image. The concentration on her face as she ensures the baby is comfortably positioned and receiving the milk demonstrates the meticulous attention to detail that was a hallmark of nursing care during this era. The bassinets visible in the background attest to the number of infants under the nurses' care, underscoring the importance of the hospital's nursery service in providing essential care and support for new mothers and their babies. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the world of nursing and healthcare during the mid-20th century, a time when the National Health Service (NHS) was in its infancy and the importance of quality medical care and wellbeing for all was becoming increasingly recognized. The nurses in this image embody the spirit of compassion, dedication, and expertise that has defined the nursing profession for generations, and continue to inspire and influence the way we approach healthcare today.
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