Labor scene among the Wakambas (western portion of Central Africa)

Labor scene among the Wakambas (western portion of Central Africa)

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Engelmann, George J. (George Julius), 1847-1903 author
Publication:
St. Louis: Chambers, 1884
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Midwifery
Parturition
Obstetrics
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
A woman is giving birth from a standing position; three women assist.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Labor among primitive peoples, fig. 4, p. 63.; (DNLM)67220980R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
wood engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101436850 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013578
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436850