I was born in 1942 in Northern General Hospital, then called City General.

Does anyone know anything about maternity services in those days? For instance were they free or not?

There is a book called Born in Sheffield- A history of the Women's Health Services 1864- 2000 published by Wharncliffe Books. I think it's still in print. You should be able to get hold of one from Waterstones - local books section, the Sheffield Scene or even the Millenium Galleries bookshop.

i have read this book and theres some really interesting things in it i hate reading but i couldnt put this ook down untill i had read it all
well recomended x

Mmy aunt and cousins feature in that book *proud*

My aunt had two premature births, one at 30 weeks, the other at 26 weeks and the Jessops SCBU saved both baby's lives.

Hi Plain Talker,
I have the book,you'll have to tell me which ones are your relatives when I see you next. You're going to AKBARS aren't you?