TY - JOUR T1 - History of GP obstetrics JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - 437 LP - 437 DO - 10.3399/bjgp08X302763 VL - 58 IS - 551 AU - Roy Webb Y1 - 2008/06/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/58/551/437.1.abstract N2 - I was delighted to read David Jewell's March focus column in the BJGP,1 which has stimulated this communication.I was a GP obstetrician from January 1947 to 1981. There has been increasing pressure from mothers, midwives, and health visitors to return to the days of high percentage home delivery where suitable. We are all aware of its advantages but they are much unsung.In the period prior to the NHS in 1948, midwives were based in clinics run by the MOH (Medical Officer of Health) in conjunction with the MOH's assistants; they gave antenatal care and delivered babies at home. Should an emergency arise, the midwife would send for a doctor; … ER -