Pregnancy Collection (#27)

Horse, Shetland Pony, mare, pregnant, standing in rough pasture, West Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, June

CAESAREAN SECTION, 1666. A doctor preparing a woman for childbirth by Caesarean section. Copper engraving, German, 1666

MEDICINE: CHILDBIRTH. A woman giving birth with the aid of three midwives. Engraving, 19th century

SWEARING A CHILD, 1730-35. An unmarried pregnant woman swearing the identity of the father, so that he will have to assume the financial responsibility for the child. Engraving by Hogarth, 1730-35

A COOK AND HIS WIFE, c1496. Copper engraving by Albrecht D├╝rer, c1496

Thorny Seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) adult male, pregnant, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Maternity Grant Poster
Maternity grant poster, 1973 Date: 1973

Congenital syphilis is preventable If syphilitic mothers will take adequate treatment during the last five months of pregnancy : New York State Department of Health

Egyptian Dancing Girl with tamborine Date: circa 1920s

Refugee notice WWII
One of the notices in a refugee centre during World War II exhorting Belgian refugee women in an advanced state of pregnancy to register their names here. 1939-1945

Dartmoor Pony, pregnant mare, skewbald, walking on pasture, Dartmoor N. P. Devon, England
Dartmoor Pony, pregnant mare, skewbald, walking on pasture, Dartmoor N.P. Devon, England

Pregnant long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis). This monkey is also known as the crab-eating macaque, but its diet is far more varied than that name suggests

Embryo in a fallopian tube, artwork
Embryo inside a fallopian tube. Computer artwork representing an embryo (yellow) in the early stages of development inside a fallopian tube. Fallopian tubes lead from the ovaries to the uterus

Artwork of vomiting reflex & causes of nausea
Vomiting. Illustrations of the mechanism (at centre) & causes (at left and right) of vomiting in the human body. An impulse from the brain stimulates the vomiting centre (green)

Brain nausea reflex. Artwork of the location in the brain of the area responsible for the various nausea reflexes, and some of the causes

Anaemia in pregnancy, artwork
Anaemia in pregnancy. Computer artwork of irregular shaped erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the outline of a pregnant woman in profile. This represents iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancy

Population growth
MODEL RELEASED. Population growth. Pregnant woman holding an inflated globe

Fertility test. Male and female home-use Fertell fertility test kit. At bottom left is the wand used to test female fertility

Musculature of a pregnant woman
Female musculature. Computer artwork showing the musculature of a pregnant woman. These are the skeletal muscles, which are under the conscious control of the brain

Uterus of a pregnant woman. Artwork from William Hunters Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus, published 1774, showing the uterus of a woman at full-term

Dolphin X-ray. Technician examining a digital X- ray of a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP), San Diego, USA

Dolphin ultrasound. Technician examining the ultrasound scan from a pregnant bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP), San Diego, USA

Artwork showing multiple ectopic pregnancies
Multiple ectopic pregnancy. Artwork of multiple ectopic pregnancies. Embryos are seen as circular structures which have implanted in the ovaries (centre right)

Eight months pregnant woman
MODEL RELEASED. Eight months pregnant woman, holding her swollen abdomen

Pregnant womans bump
Pregnant woman feeling her bump with her hand

Artwork of disorders due to vitamin deficiencies
Vitamin deficiency disorders. Artwork of various disorders caused by vitamin deficiency. They are (clockwise from top left)

Healthy pregnancy diet. Healthy balanced diet for a pregnant woman, containing oily fish and vegetables high in folic acid, an essential vitamin that prevents birth defects

Pregnant woman sleeping

Pregnant woman, artwork

Expectant couple
MODEL RELEASED. Expectant couple with their hands on the womans abdomen. She is eight and a half months pregnant

Pregnancy consultation
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnancy consultation. Pregnant woman discusses her pregnancy with her doctor

Prehistoric rock petroglyph depicting a pregnant elk. This carving is part of a group of petroglyphs in the Alta Fjord, in Norway, near the Arctic Circle

Pregnancy timings
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnancy timings. Pregnant woman holding a clock in one hand while supporting her swollen abdomen in the other hand. She is 30 weeks pregnant

Pregnant woman and son
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman and son. 4-year-old boy holding and listening to the swollen abdomen of his mother. She is 30 weeks pregnant. A full- term pregnancy lasts between 37 and 42 weeks

Pregnant women
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant women comparing each others swollen abdomens. They are both about 7 months pregnant. A full-term pregnancy lasts about 9 months (between 37 and 42 weeks)

Pregnancy back pain
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman holding her painful back as the weight of the unborn child puts strain on her back muscles. She is 30 weeks pregnant. A full-term pregnancy lasts between 37 and 42 weeks

Pregnant woman with birthing ball
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman leaning on a large inflatable rubber ball, known as a birthing ball, that is identical to and has a similar function to exercise balls

Pregnancy pains
MODEL RELEASED. Pregnant woman holding her swollen abdomen while wincing in pain. This may be due to compression of internal organs, or movements by the unborn child. The woman is 30 weeks pregnant

Home pregnancy test, artwork
Home pregnancy test. Woman looking at the result of a home pregnancy test. This device works by detecting the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine

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"Pregnancy: A Sacred Journey through Time and Culture" Embarking on the miraculous journey of pregnancy, women have been revered and celebrated throughout history. From ancient Egypt to religious depictions, this transformative phase has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. In the realm of religion, Egypt worshipped Taweret, a goddess embodying fertility and protection during childbirth. Her presence symbolized hope and guidance for expectant mothers as they embarked on their path towards motherhood. Artists like Fra Angelico captured the essence in masterpieces such as "The Annunciation. " This timeless painting from c1438-1445 showcases the divine moment when Mary learns she will bear Jesus, emphasizing the sacredness surrounding conception. Lactating breast tissue under a light micrograph reveals nature's intricate design to nourish newborns. It exemplifies how a woman's body adapts to provide sustenance for her child after birth—a testament to the incredible bond between mother and baby. From teenage pregnancies challenging societal norms to manuscripts like Jean Bourdichon's "Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation, " ca. 1485-90, depicting angelic encounters with young maidens; pregnancy transcends age barriers while reminding us of its profound impact regardless of circumstances. Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece "The Cestello Annunciation" transports us back to Renaissance Florence. The delicate brushstrokes capture Mary's astonishment upon receiving news about her impending motherhood—an ethereal portrayal that continues to inspire awe centuries later. Even amidst lighter moments depicted in artworks like "The Orangerie - or - The Dutch Cupid reposing after the fatigues of Planting, " 1796, we are reminded that love can blossom even during times when life is preparing for new beginnings—pregnancy being one such beautiful beginning itself. Contraceptive methods like IUDs coexist alongside sperm cells, representing the choices available to individuals when planning their families.