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The use of sea in and was popularised in the mid 1800s. Inserted into the a rod of dried will slowly absorb moisture, causing dilation. Corn stalks, sea-sponge and various plant roots have also been used as uterine tents...OUCH!

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2019-02-16

1854 Human Fetus, Antique Obstetrics print XL, Anatomy Embryology Gynecology Bourgery Victorian Wall Art 163 YEARS OLD, medical chart. https://t.co/kYge2KA9Dw

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2018-10-30

1935 Obstetrics Childbirth Breech birth, Babies, Fetus position, umbilical cord, Old medical book illustration https://t.co/6Yg3H6oTsD

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2018-10-04

James Young (June 7, 1811—May 6, 1870, London), was a scottish obstetrician who was the first to use in and the first in Britain to use

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2018-09-12

Christian Gerhard (1846 – 1911) is remembered for the eponymous "Leopold maneuvers", which are four classic maneuvers used to determine the position of the within the

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2018-08-23

From Spratt to Solis-Cohen, we have flap-books covered! These rare works educated doctors & midwives, as well as teaching women about their own bodies. Important works in medical & women's history: https://t.co/jWZsjM5r0c

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2018-08-03

Depiction of a 17th century caesarean operation, a time before obstetrics was a recognised speciality. From ‘Armamentarium Chirurgicum' (1655) by Johannes Scultetus. Don't forget tomorrow is

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2018-05-04

Joanna's completed illustration demonstrating an obstetrics device for medical and health development company Pelican Healthcare UK

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2017-09-28

Pregnant women from 'Monstrorum historia memorabilis' by Schenk von Grafenberg, 1609.

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2016-02-28