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Obstetrics Collection (#2)

Obstetrics, the fascinating field of medicine that revolves around childbirth and women's reproductive health

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Cutaway view of a pregnant woman with fetus

Cutaway view of a pregnant woman with fetus

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Medical illustration of fetus development at 36 weeks

Medical illustration of fetus development at 36 weeks

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman and nurse F008 / 2965

Pregnant woman and nurse F008 / 2965
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman and nurse

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Obstetric examination F008 / 2961

Obstetric examination F008 / 2961
MODEL RELEASED. Obstetric examination

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Newborn baby being weighed

Newborn baby being weighed in a hospital. The scales show a weight of 3.82 kilograms, which is a healthy weight for a newborn baby

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Segond, c1893. Artist: Eugene Pirou

Segond, c1893. Artist: Eugene Pirou
Segond, c1893. Paul Ferdinand Segond (1851-1912), French surgeon who was a founder of obstetrics and the teaching of gynaecology in Paris

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Dr William Hunter, Scottish anatomist and obstetrician, (1870). Artist:s Freeman

Dr William Hunter, Scottish anatomist and obstetrician, (1870). Artist:s Freeman
Dr William Hunter, Scottish anatomist and obstetrician, (1870). Hunter (1718-1783), the older brother of the famed physiologist and surgeon John Hunter

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Ignaz Philip Semmelweis (1818-1865), Hungarian obstetrician, 19th century

Ignaz Philip Semmelweis (1818-1865), Hungarian obstetrician, 19th century

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Woman in a birthing chair, Ancient Egyptian limestone relief from Kawm Umbu

Woman in a birthing chair, Ancient Egyptian limestone relief from Kawm Umbu. Various medical instruments are depicted on the right

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Semmelweiss, Ignac Flp

Semmelweiss, Ignac Flp (Buddha, 1818-Vienna, 1865). Hungarian doctor. He discovered that puerperal fever is caused by infectious agents

Background imageObstetrics Collection: William Potts Dewees

William Potts Dewees
WILLIAM POTTS DEWEES American medical practitioner, specialising in obstetrics and midwifery. Date: 1768 - 1841

Background imageObstetrics Collection: SEMMELWEISS, Ignaz (1816 - 1865). Hungarian doctor

SEMMELWEISS, Ignaz (1816 - 1865). Hungarian doctor. He discovered that puerperal fever is caused by infectious agents. Oil

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Fetus inside womb

Fetus inside womb

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Medical illustration of fetus development at 9 weeks

Medical illustration of fetus development at 9 weeks

Background imageObstetrics Collection: James Blundell, engraved by J. Cochran, from The National Portrait Gallery, Volume II

James Blundell, engraved by J. Cochran, from The National Portrait Gallery, Volume II
KW285316 James Blundell, engraved by J. Cochran, from The National Portrait Gallery, Volume II, published c.1820 (litho) by Room

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Sir Charles Mansfield Clarke, engraved by J. Cochran, from The National Portrait Gallery

Sir Charles Mansfield Clarke, engraved by J. Cochran, from The National Portrait Gallery
KW285304 Sir Charles Mansfield Clarke, engraved by J. Cochran, from The National Portrait Gallery, Volume I, published c.1820 (engraving) by Lane

Background imageObstetrics Collection: 2619149; out of copyright

2619149; out of copyright

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pieter de Riemer (1769-1831). Professor of obstetrics, consultant surgeon of King

Pieter de Riemer (1769-1831). Professor of obstetrics, consultant surgeon of King Willem I, Johannes Hari (I), 1800 - 1831

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Woman in birthing chair: various medical instruments on right. Limestone relief Kawm Umbu

Woman in birthing chair: various medical instruments on right. Limestone relief Kawm Umbu (Kom Ombo)

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Imhotep (active c2980 BC) Ancient Egyptian physician (right, seated) surgical instruments

Imhotep (active c2980 BC) Ancient Egyptian physician (right, seated) surgical instruments (centre) birthing chair (left). Limestone relief

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Sarah Gamp, a character from the novel Martin Chuzzlelwit by Charles Dickens (1843-1844)

Sarah Gamp, a character from the novel Martin Chuzzlelwit by Charles Dickens (1843-1844) drinking tea in her bed-sitting room

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Baby incubators in use at the Port-Royal Maternity Hospital, Paris, France, which

Baby incubators in use at the Port-Royal Maternity Hospital, Paris, France, which was under the direction of Etienne (Stepahne) Tarnier (1828-1897), French obstetrician

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman drinking tea C018 / 1707

Pregnant woman drinking tea C018 / 1707
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman drinking tea

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman eating a biscuit C018 / 1585

Pregnant woman eating a biscuit C018 / 1585
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman eating a chocolate biscuit

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman drinking milk C018 / 1702

Pregnant woman drinking milk C018 / 1702
Pregnant woman drinking milk

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman C018 / 1708

Pregnant woman C018 / 1708
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman listening to her babys heart beat

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman drinking water C018 / 1629

Pregnant woman drinking water C018 / 1629
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman drinking bottled water

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman C018 / 1709

Pregnant woman C018 / 1709
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman listening to her babys heart beat

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnancy, artwork F006 / 8082

Pregnancy, artwork F006 / 8082
Pregnancy, computer artwork

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Obstetric examination F008 / 2963

Obstetric examination F008 / 2963
MODEL RELEASED. Obstetric examination

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnancy ultrasound scan F008 / 3599

Pregnancy ultrasound scan F008 / 3599
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnancy ultrasound scan

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman having blood taken F008 / 2970

Pregnant woman having blood taken F008 / 2970
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman having blood taken

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnancy ultrasound scan F008 / 3602

Pregnancy ultrasound scan F008 / 3602
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnancy ultrasound scan

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Urine test F008 / 2973

Urine test F008 / 2973
MODEL RELEASED. Urine test

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman and nurse F008 / 2966

Pregnant woman and nurse F008 / 2966
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman and nurse

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman and nurse F008 / 2980

Pregnant woman and nurse F008 / 2980
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman and nurse

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman with baby scan F008 / 2983

Pregnant woman with baby scan F008 / 2983
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman with baby scan

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Ultrasound machine F008 / 3595

Ultrasound machine F008 / 3595
Ultrasound machine

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Blood glucose test in pregnancy F008 / 2979

Blood glucose test in pregnancy F008 / 2979
MODEL RELEASED. Blood glucose test. Pregnant woman having a blood glucose test

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Ultrasound scan F008 / 3597

Ultrasound scan F008 / 3597
Ultrasound scan

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Nurse with baby scan F008 / 2988

Nurse with baby scan F008 / 2988
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse with baby scan

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Handheld ultrasound machine F008 / 2975

Handheld ultrasound machine F008 / 2975
MODEL RELEASED. Handheld ultrasound machine

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Blood glucose test in pregnancy F008 / 2982

Blood glucose test in pregnancy F008 / 2982
MODEL RELEASED. Blood glucose test. Pregnant woman having a blood glucose test

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Urine test F008 / 2974

Urine test F008 / 2974
MODEL RELEASED. Urine test

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Ultrasound suite F008 / 3596

Ultrasound suite F008 / 3596
Ultrasound suite

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Obstetric examination F008 / 2955

Obstetric examination F008 / 2955
MODEL RELEASED. Obstetric examination

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Obstetric examination F008 / 2959

Obstetric examination F008 / 2959
MODEL RELEASED. Obstetric examination

Background imageObstetrics Collection: Pregnant woman with baby scan F008 / 2986

Pregnant woman with baby scan F008 / 2986
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman with baby scan




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Obstetrics, the fascinating field of medicine that revolves around childbirth and women's reproductive health, has a rich history filled with groundbreaking discoveries and remarkable advancements. From the momentous occasion of newborn babies entering this world at maternity hospitals to the pioneering work of Simpson researching anaesthetics in the 1840s, it has played a vital role in ensuring safe and comfortable deliveries. One cannot help but marvel at the intricate beauty captured in images like the human fetus inside an amniotic sac or the uterine cells during childbirth. These glimpses into the miracle of life remind us of how precious each pregnancy is. The joyous anticipation that follows a positive pregnancy test fills hearts with hope and excitement for what lies ahead. Through meticulous observations and detailed models like twins in wax or William Hunter's anatomical drawings from his "Anatomy of Human Gravid Uterus, " we gain invaluable insights into the complex workings within a pregnant woman's body. Ms Hunter's delicate vellum artwork depicting caring for both mother and newborn serves as a testament to humanity's commitment to nurturing new life. Instruments such as Joseph-Claude-Anthelme Recamier's vaginal speculum made from wood and metal highlight how medical tools have evolved over time to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. These innovations have undoubtedly contributed to improving maternal care throughout history. As we explore female anatomy through ancient texts like "Commentaria cum amplissimis additionibus super anatomiam" or delve into William Hunter’s comprehensive plates showcasing various stages of pregnancy, we deepen our understanding of women's bodies while celebrating their incredible strength. Obstetrics continues to evolve today, driven by dedicated healthcare professionals who strive to provide expectant mothers with optimal care during one of life’s most transformative experiences, and is through their unwavering commitment that countless lives are touched, making obstetrics an awe-inspiring realm where science meets compassion.