Midwife Collection

Mobile midwifery med01_01_0490
Queen Charlottes Maternity Hospital And Midwifery Training School, Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith And Fulham, Greater London. Midwives leaving the hospital on motorised bicycles carrying analgesia

The Birth of the Virgin, Brussels Workshop, c. 1510 (tapestry)
XIR240906 The Birth of the Virgin, Brussels Workshop, c.1510 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); St. Sauveur Cathedral, Aix-en-Provence, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Illustration of mother and newborn baby with umbilical cord still attached, baby being held by nurse

Episode of Mary's life: the birth of Mary. Painting by Francesco Borgani (17th century)
VEN5033959 Episode of Mary's life: the birth of Mary. Painting by Francesco Borgani (17th century) Church of San Martino and Nicola, Viadana

Tamar and Judah
5616427 Tamar and Judah; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tamar and Judah plighting their troth. Copperplate engraving by Hermann Muller after Marten van Heemskerk (1498-1574). Dated 19th Century

Astrologers casting a horoscope for the child being born to the woman in the foreground seated in a birthing chair
527517 Astrologers casting a horoscope for the child being born to the woman in the foreground seated in a birthing chair. She is supported by two women while the midwife delivers the baby

Tamar giving birth to Pharez & Sarah
5616045 Tamar giving birth to Pharez & Sarah; (add.info.: Tamar giving birth to Pharez & Sarah. Midwife (old woman) delivers Sarah while twin brother is washed

Woodcut showing the title page of Eucharius Poesslin Der Schwangeren frawen und Hebammen Rosegarten, Hagenau, 1513
5311182 Woodcut showing the title page of Eucharius Poesslin Der Schwangeren frawen und Hebammen Rosegarten, Hagenau, 1513, the first printed textbook on midwifery; Universal History Archive/UIG.

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: the chariot of birth, children born in cabbage with midwives, 1895
LUX4756670 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Blere: the chariot of birth, children born in cabbage with midwives, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Middle Ages: New born in a lady's room with servants and midwives caring for the child, 15th century
NWI4893278 Middle Ages: New born in a lady's room with servants and midwives caring for the child, 15th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Middle Ages)

Petrus Camper
3078254 Petrus Camper; (add.info.: Portrait of Petrus Camper (1722-1789) a Dutch physician, anatomist, Physiologist, Midwife, Zoologist, Anthropologist, Palaeontologist and Naturalist

Birthing chair in use. Midwife works underneath the mother's clothing while her assistant supports the mother
527516 Birthing chair in use. Midwife works underneath the mother's clothing while her assistant supports the mother from behind

A wise woman brings a new one to a eplore man whose wife just died giving birth to this child
NWI4953698 A wise woman brings a new one to a eplore man whose wife just died giving birth to this child. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

The birth of John the Baptist, 1675. Creator: Bricci, Plautilla (1616-1705)
The birth of John the Baptist, 1675. Found in the Collection of the Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, Poggio Mirteto.

Un Nouveau Nez, 1833. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un Nouveau Nez, 1833. A pun on the French for newborn - nouveau ne - which rhymes with nez - nose. From Series politique

Esquisse pour l'église Notre-Dame-de-Clignancourt : La Naissance de la Vierge, 1866
Esquisse pour l'eglise Notre-Dame-de-Clignancourt : La Naissance de la Vierge, 1866. Sketch for the Notre-Dame-de-Clignancourt church (18th arrondissement). Birth of the Virgin

Adoration of the Child, between 1475 and 1510. Creator: Master of the Saint Bartholomew Altarpiece
Adoration of the Child, between 1475 and 1510

Birth of the Virgin, 1785. Creator: Greek School
Birth of the Virgin, 1785

Interior of a Hospital with Saint Charles Borromeo and Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, 1669. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Verviers

A Birth, Mid of 16th cen. Creator: Sustris, Lambert (1515/20-after 1591)
A Birth, Mid of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Illustration of midwife holding baby boy, with clamp on umbilical cord
Adult, Baby, Beginnings, Biomedical Illustration, Care, Caucasian Appearance, Clamp, Close-Up, Expertise, Fragility, Healthcare and Medicine, High Angle View, Holding, Human Hand, Hygiene, Midwife

Birth of a baby, Rochford General Hospital, Essex
Birth of a baby at Rochford General Hospital, Essex. When Janet Gisby was admitted, the chances were high that, after two miscarriages, she would lose her baby

A district nurse paying a visit to a mother. 5th September 1964

Potts Triplets 22 / 2 / 1952 C906 / 1
Potts Triplets 22/2/1952 C906/1

Comic postcard - arrival of a new baby
Humorous comic postcard - arrival of a new baby. Mother and Child doing well - Not a word about Father....!! 1909

Picture No. 12479376
Iberian midwife toad or brown midwife toad, Alytes Date:

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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Matron costume (midwife) from Siena (Italy), 14th century, always dressed in green - Woman of Siena
FLO4676860 Matron costume (midwife) from Siena (Italy), 14th century, always dressed in green - Woman of Siena, 14th century - She wears a violet peaked headdress with hanging veil

Costume d'une matron (sage femme) florentine (Italy), 15th century - Costume of a matron of Florence
FLO4676218 Costume d'une matron (sage femme) florentine (Italy), 15th century - Costume of a matron of Florence, 15th century - She wears a plain veil

Seated female figure with child (pfemba) Yombe Group, Kongo Peoples (wood, glass or mica & stain)
1068138 Seated female figure with child (pfemba) Yombe Group, Kongo Peoples (wood, glass or mica & stain) by African School; 38.1x11.4x10.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The first-born male offspring, the midwife, shows the newborn son to the other family members
7280210 The first-born male offspring, the midwife, shows the newborn son to the other family members by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first-born male offspring)

A Boy! (colour litho)
1092345 A Boy! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boy! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The First Childbirth (Uizan), the seventh sheet of the series "Marriage in Brocade... c. 1769
The First Childbirth (Uizan), the seventh sheet of the series " Marriage in Brocade Prints, the Carriage of the Virtuous Woman (Konrei nishiki misao-guruma)", c. 1769

The birth of the Etruscan goddess Menrva (Minerva) from the head of Tinia (Zeus)
6339963 The birth of the Etruscan goddess Menrva (Minerva) from the head of Tinia (Zeus) with the assistance of three midwife goddesses 1 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

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

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

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

La naissance de saint Etienne - The Birth of Saint Stephen - Peinture de la famille Vergos (active fin 15eme siecle)
FIA5400120 La naissance de saint Etienne - The Birth of Saint Stephen - Peinture de la famille Vergos (active fin 15eme siecle) - c

The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha, Kushan period, about 2nd / 3rd century
The Birth and the First Seven Steps of the Buddha, Kushan period, about 2nd/3rd century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Handle Spout Vessel with Healer or Midwife Touching a Reclining Figure, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
Handle Spout Vessel with Healer or Midwife Touching a Reclining Figure, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist, 1490 / 95. Creator: Bartolomeo di Giovanni
Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist, 1490/95

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, About 1525. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, About 1525

Birth of Saint Benedict, 1687-1717. Creator: Giacomo-Maria Giovannini
Birth of Saint Benedict, 1687-1717

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

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"Capturing the Essence of Midwifery: A Journey Through Time" In this captivating caption, we embark on a journey through time to explore the profound role of midwives in various cultures and eras. From ancient traditions to modern-day practices, these dedicated caregivers have played an integral part in bringing new life into the world. Our first glimpse takes us back to Mobile midwifery med01_01_0490, where skilled hands and compassionate hearts guide mothers through the miracle of childbirth. Just like characters from Dickens' masterpiece "M. Chuzzlewit, " these midwives embody strength and wisdom as they support women during their most vulnerable moments. Traveling further back in history, we witness Martin Luther's birth on that fateful night of 10th November 1483. The engraving captures his father's prayerful presence alongside the newborn baby, reminding us of the spiritual connection often intertwined with childbirth. Fast forward to Rochford General Hospital in Essex, where a modern-day midwife brings comfort and expertise to deliver a precious bundle of joy. This heartwarming scene is reminiscent of a comic postcard depicting the arrival of a new baby - a moment filled with anticipation and overwhelming love. Midwifery extends beyond delivery rooms; it encompasses care for both mother and child after birth. In 1964, we see a district nurse paying a visit to offer support and guidance during those early days at home – highlighting how midwives continue their invaluable work long after labor has ended. Throughout history, attire has symbolized not only professionalism but also cultural significance for midwives. The Matron costume from Siena in Italy showcases their distinctive green garments worn since the 14th century – an emblematic hue representing hope and renewal. Similarly, Florence's matrons donned violet veils over blue robes laced at the breast during the 15th century - an elegant portrayal captured within church frescoes.