A lying-in Home was an early term used to describe a maternity Home. Lying-in Homes catered for pregnant women and girls who were nearing the birth of their child. It also provided support for new mothers in the first days/weeks after the birth.
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Created: 4 November 2011, Last modified: 5 May 2015
Last updated: 7 August 2023
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