She was on the staff of other hospitals and was medical director of the Violet Melchett Mothercraft Home for many years. |
But it was in 1962, when she wrote an article on mothercraft for Hers magazine, in the form of five letters with her answers, that she was set on her path. |
The new day-only service will be able to address some of these issues and also be a place where mothers can learn mothercraft skills. |
In some instances, such as that of the Canadian Mothercraft Society, the visiting worker instead of the society may give the receipts but, if the worker can be regarded as a practical nurse, those receipts will be accepted. |
However, according to Mothercraft nurses the method is time-consuming and could make the child cry even harder knowing their parent is in the room but not touching them. |
After 24 years as clinical nurse manager of Waikato District Health Board's Mothercraft Unit, Alison Williams retired last month. |