[Extraction of a breech birth]

[Extraction of a breech birth]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Meigs, Charles D. (Charles Delucena), 1792-1869 author
Publication:
Philadelphia: Kay, 1842
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Midwifery
Parturition
Obstetrics
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
A fetus in breech position is shown in relation to the pelvic bones; a cord is attached to the feet for the purpose of extracting the infant.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Philadelphia practice of midwifery, fig. 26.; (DNLM)67310900R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
wood engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101436754 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013554
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436754