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When babies were born at home …

THE ART OF MIDWIFERY

There was a time when mechanics working from home charged a nominal amount to change spark plugs, filters, brake pads and engine oil. Motor spares and labour did not cost an arm and a leg as they do today.

In similar vein, costs have gone up on all products and services that touch our lives on a daily basis. The cost of basic foodstuffs, building materials, home maintenance, furniture, household appliances, all forms of transport, home and office rentals, schooling, electricity, water and medical care continue to climb steadily year on year.

One of life’s greatest occurrences – the coming of a new baby into the world – has also not escaped

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