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From Glass Windows to Online Galleries: Maternity Care Evolves

7/26/2025

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Once a hallmark of modern care, hospital maternity wards showcased newborns behind glass windows. By the 1970s, the emphasis shifted to "rooming-in," fostering bonding and privacy. As security concerns grew, these displays faded away, giving way to online galleries that allow families to share precious moments, highlighting a profound cultural shift towards intimacy in childbirth.

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Once a hallmark of modern care, hospital maternity wards showcased newborns behind glass windows. By the 1970s, the emphasis shifted to "rooming-in," fostering bonding and privacy. As security concerns grew, these displays faded away, giving way to online galleries that allow families to share precious moments, highlighting a profound cultural shift towards intimacy in childbirth.