Kōrero: Pregnancy, birth and baby care

Birth notice, 2006

Birth notice, 2006

The content and style of birth notices published in newspapers became less formal in the later 20th century. By the 21st century, notices were often informal and personal. They expressed the pleasure families felt about their new arrrival. This birth notice is a typical example.

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Otago Daily Times

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Kerryn Pollock, 'Pregnancy, birth and baby care - Baby rituals and conventions', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/document/26185/birth-notice-2006 (accessed 29 March 2024)

He kōrero nā Kerryn Pollock, i tāngia i te 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 24 Oct 2018