Elizabeth Houghton trained Melbourne 1965, discusses midwifery career including working in Kalgoorlie; 1969 King Edward Delivery Ward; training ward clerks; post-natal depression group, research; Centenary Ward, babies for adoption; procedures, technology (e.g. fetal monitors); first male midwife; midwifery training moved to tertiary sector; happy memories of hospital, social activities; new delivery suite; changes in delivery procedures (epidurals, Caesars).
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