Child Birth Collection

Religion / Egypt / Taweret
The hippopotamus goddess, she is a likeable and benevolent creature who protects women during pregnancy and in childbirth

CARMENTA
Roman goddess of prophecy, protectress of women in childbirth

Religion / Egypt / Bes
Dwarf-god who, for all his grotesque appearance, is actually benevolent : his role is to protect women through the risks of childbirth

Childbirth in 1513
A midwife discreetly helps to deliver a child, while a friend supports the mother who is seated upright

Jane Seymour / Holbein
JANE SEYMOUR 3rd wife of Henry VIII; died in childbirth; mother of Edward VI

Artemis / Diana
The goddess of childbirth and womens rites of passage, depicted with the new moon on her head and a cape embroidered with stars

Simpson researching anaesthetics, 1840s
Sir James Young Simpson (1811-1870), Scottish doctor. This historical artwork shows Simpsons butler walking in on Simpson, who is suffering from the effects of a recent experiment

Teenage Pregnancy
A barefoot pregnant teenager in a rather unflattering gingham mini maternity dress

German Midwife
This German midwife doesn t seem to have made a very good job of one of the babies she has just delivered !

Menstrual Lodge
Menstrual lodge of Native American peoples, where women were confined while suffering their periods, when they were regarded as unclean and liable to affect hunting and so on

Baby Weighed by Nurse
A nurse weighs a small baby while its mother watches

Jane Seymour / Robinson
JANE SEYMOUR 3rd wife of Henry VIII; died in childbirth; mother of Edward VI

Medical / Midwife
A Midwife

Scene from Ludvig Holberg's 'Maternity Room' (oil on canvas)
8711994 Scene from Ludvig Holberg's 'Maternity Room' (oil on canvas) by Marstrand, Wilhelm (1810-73); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva

The birth of Saint John the Baptist. Detail of the Bas-Relief of the Baptismal Font made by Jacopo della Quercia
BEN5474943 The birth of Saint John the Baptist. Detail of the Bas-Relief of the Baptismal Font made by Jacopo della Quercia (1374-1438), 1427. Baptistery in Siena, Italy

The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel)
XOS5873614 The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel) by Ferrer, Jaume (fl.1430-1461); 187.3x139.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

A woodcut depicting twins in the uterus. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist, 16th century
5311252 A woodcut depicting twins in the uterus. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591) a Swiss-German artist, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Cesarean
2626818 A Cesarean; (add.info.: Successful Cesarean section performed by indigenous healers in Kahura, Uganda. As observed by R. W)

Anatomical board of a new born (fetus) poorly positioned at the time of birth
FGL5472655 Anatomical board of a new born (fetus) poorly positioned at the time of birth. Engraving in "Anatomiche Tafeln zur Hebammernkust" by W. Smellie, 19th century.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Birth of Saint John the Baptist' Miniature illustrating 'Liber sacramentorum' (ms. 1275, f)
BEN5475158 Birth of Saint John the Baptist' Miniature illustrating 'Liber sacramentorum' (ms. 1275, f. 18 v) 10th or 11th century, Biblioteca Governativa

Release via the occiput, chin stop via the pubic symphysis, 1864 (engraving)
8766918 Release via the occiput, chin stop via the pubic symphysis, 1864 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Release via the occiput, chin stop via the pubic symphysis Dr)

The Birth and Naming of John the Baptist, 1496-99 (oil on wood)
XOS5879065 The Birth and Naming of John the Baptist, 1496-99 (oil on wood) by Juan de Flandes, (c.1465-1519); 99x60 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The interior of the bedroom in Versailles of Marie-Therese de Savoie, comtesse d'Artois
8735744 The interior of the bedroom in Versailles of Marie-Therese de Savoie, comtesse d'Artois, on the day of the birth of Louis-Antoine d'Artois, duc d'Angouleme

Woman giving birth, Kom Ombo Temple (relief)
8588413 Woman giving birth, Kom Ombo Temple (relief) by Egyptian; Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, Kom Ombo, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt)

Birth of Antichrist
The birth of Antichrist Date: 1516

Julia Pastrana from Mexico, hairy woman
Julia Pastrana, from Mexico, a hairy woman who married a showman, Theodor Lent, but died in childbirth at Moscow (the child also died)

The birth of Martin Luther, 10. 11. 1483 in the night, the father with the baby, he is praying, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4914275 The birth of Martin Luther, 10. 11. 1483 in the night, the father with the baby, he is praying, 1850s (engraving) by Konig

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Goddess Tawaret, late dynastic period, Luxor statue cache (stone)
7062676 Goddess Tawaret, late dynastic period, Luxor statue cache (stone) by Egyptian; Luxor Museum of Ancient Art, Egypt; (add.info.: Goddess Tawaret, late dynastic period, Luxor statue cache)

Birth of the Baptist, first half of the 14th century (detached fresco)
7062905 Birth of the Baptist, first half of the 14th century (detached fresco) by Master of the Urbino Coronation, (14th century); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268080 The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Pollaiolo, Antonio (c.1431-98); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268088 The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Pollaiolo, Antonio (c.1431-98); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268083 The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Pollaiolo, Antonio (c.1431-98); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Altarpiece of the Master of Saint John the Baptist, c. 1350 (painting)
JLJ4568808 Altarpiece of the Master of Saint John the Baptist, c.1350 (painting) by Master of the Life of Saint John the Baptist (14th century); Musee du Petit Palais, Avignon

Portrait of John Bridgeman, Bishop of Chester (1577-1652), c. 1597-1621 (oil on canvas)
7240684 Portrait of John Bridgeman, Bishop of Chester (1577-1652), c.1597-1621 (oil on canvas) by Somer, Paul van (c.1576-1621) (attr.to); 75x61 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait of John Bridgeman, Bishop of Chester (1577-1652), c. 1638-52 (oil on canvas)
7240673 Portrait of John Bridgeman, Bishop of Chester (1577-1652), c.1638-52 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (attr.to); 123x99 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Childbirth (woodcut)
7186200 Childbirth (woodcut) by Swiss School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childbirth. Illustration from Bilder-Lexicon Sexualwissenschaft (Verlag fur Kulturforschung)

La naissance de Saint Jean Baptiste (The Nativity of John the Baptist). Peinture de Giovanni Battista Naldini
FIA5331382 La naissance de Saint Jean Baptiste (The Nativity of John the Baptist). Peinture de Giovanni Battista Naldini (1537-1591). Huile sur toile. Dim : 89x74cm. Art florentin Maniersme

Nativity, 17th century (oil on panel)
PCT4255838 Nativity, 17th century (oil on panel) by Wet or Wett, Jacob Willemsz de (c.1610-72); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; © Patrice Cartier

Woman giving birth (woodcut)
7201480 Woman giving birth (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman giving birth)

Woman giving birth (woodcut)
7201479 Woman giving birth (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman giving birth)

La nativite de Saint Jean Baptiste (The nativity of Saint John the Baptist)
FIA5327468 La nativite de Saint Jean Baptiste (The nativity of Saint John the Baptist). Peinture du Tintoret (Jacopo Robusti dit Tintoretto, 1518-1594). Huile sur toile, 181 x 266 cm, 1550

A un asile de maternite (At a Maternity Shelter) - Peinture de Pyotr Michailovich Shmelkov (1819-1890)
FIA5371572 A un asile de maternite (At a Maternity Shelter) - Peinture de Pyotr Michailovich Shmelkov (1819-1890), huile sur toile, vers 1860 - Art russe 19e siecle - State Tretyakov Gallery

La naissance de la Vierge - Icone produit par un atelier de Macedoine, 17eme siecle - The Birth of the Virgin - Tempera
FIA5386859 La naissance de la Vierge - Icone produit par un atelier de Macedoine, 17eme siecle - The Birth of the Virgin - Tempera on panel by a Macedonian workshop, 17th century

What expectant mothers should know about pregnancy and birth par Anonymous
FIA5403171 What expectant mothers should know about pregnancy and birth par Anonymous, 1925 - Colour lithograph, 51, 2x66

Caring for a mother and her newborn (vellum)
CHT236089 Caring for a mother and her newborn (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Young Indian shepherdess woman giving birth in nature, from the book "
AIS5347439 Young Indian shepherdess woman giving birth in nature, from the book " Trujillo del Peru" or " CAodice MartAinez CompaAnAon", by Baltazar Martinez CompaAnAon y Bujanda

TEST-TUBE BABY, 1978. Front page of the London, England, Evening News, 27 July 1978, announcing the birth of Louise Brown, the worlds first test-tube baby, conceived by in vitro fertilization

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Childbirth, a sacred journey celebrated across cultures and time. In ancient Egypt, the goddess Taweret was revered as the protector of mothers and newborns, ensuring safe deliveries with her divine presence. CARMENTA, an Egyptian deity associated with childbirth and prophecy, offered guidance to expectant mothers during this transformative period. Bes, another significant figure in Egyptian mythology, was believed to ward off evil spirits that could harm both mother and child during labor. His playful nature brought comfort and joy amidst the intensity of childbirth. In 1513, Jane Seymour's delivery of King Henry VIII's long-awaited heir marked a pivotal moment in history. Captured by Holbein's brush strokes, this event symbolized hope for England's future. Across ancient Greece and Rome, Artemis (Diana) stood as the patroness of childbirth. Her nurturing spirit embodied strength in women as they faced the challenges of bringing life into the world. Advancements continued through time; in the 1840s Dr. Simpson researched anaesthetics to alleviate pain during labor—a breakthrough that revolutionized maternity care forever. The establishment of Stope—the first clinic dedicated solely to obstetrics—in 1921 provided a haven for expectant mothers seeking professional care amid rapid medical progress. Midwifery practices flourished throughout history; in 1768 midwives played vital roles in guiding women through pregnancy while providing emotional support along their journey towards motherhood. Teenage pregnancy remains a complex issue today—requiring comprehensive education and support systems to empower young parents on their path towards responsible parenthood. German midwife traditions have shaped modern birthing practices worldwide—emphasizing holistic approaches that honor both physical well-being and spiritual connection during childbirth. In various cultures around the globe lies evidence of menstrual lodges where women gathered for communal support during menstruation or childbirth—an acknowledgment of feminine power within these natural cycles.