[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.; See related catalog record: 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

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