I was reading the journal of my professional association (midwifery) and
found an interview with a now retired colleague from inland, rural Norway.
She practiced from 1949 until about 1990.  She told a story from the 1950's:

"Maternity leave didn't exist back then.  So we professional women couldn't
stay home with our own kids.  And we could be at work right until our due
dates...
Once I was called out when my youngest was 3 weeks old.  Since I was
breastfeeding I took the baby with me.  So I was breastfeeding while I was
helping the woman in labor.  The baby who was born cried so hard, and
wouldn't stop.  I asked the mother if I could give him a little of my milk,
and she said yes, so I let him suckle til he was satisfied.  It got quiet
then!" recalls Tora.

Just in case anyone thinks this is routine practice nowadays, let me assure
you it is not, though colleagues of mine who work nights and still
breastfeed their own children say it is hard to resist the temptation
sometimes!
Rachel Myr
Kristiansand, Norway

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