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Time to say goodbye midwife reflects on 48 years at Mater Rockhampton

Jeanette Sands is saying farewell to Mater Rockhampton after 48 years of being a midwife. Pictures supplied.
by Khrysti Balanay

After 48 years and countless babies delivered, a Rockhampton midwife has said farewell to Mater Private Hospital. Jeanette Sands had […]

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