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Obstetrics, gynaecology and contraception

These historically significant objects explore changing technologies, practices and attitudes related to contraception, fertility and childbirth.

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Crotchet, obstetrical and blunt hook

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1851-1900

Lippes loop intrauterine device

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1968-1981

Curette, uterine, steel, by Bothgate and Co

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Obstetric forceps, Lever, steel and ebony, by J. G

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1849-1900

Davis' osteotome, steel, by Simpson, Edinburgh, 18

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1838-1860

Condom packaging, single packet, "Hatu"

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1955-1965

Bowl with childbirth scenes

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1501-1600
Forceps, obstetrical, Chassagny, axis traction, steel, nickel-plated, and leather, by Mathieu of Paris, 2nd half 19th century

Pair of Chassagny-type obstetrical forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1851-1900

Perforator, late 19th century, early 20th century,

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1930

Electrotype woodblock, of vaginal speculum, owned

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

Obstetrical forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1845-1881

"Cestra" surgical mask

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1945-1960

Dubois obstetrical forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1831-1870

Packet of combined contraceptive pills, "Eugynon 30"

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1986

Packet of 10 Dr. White's panty pads

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1985

"Predictor Colour" home pregnancy test kit

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1984

Blunt hook with fillet, brass, steel and whalebone

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1801-1900

Uterine curette with steel shaft and ebony handle

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Uterine curette

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Uterine curette

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Scoop, uterine, steel, European, late 19th century

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Uterine curette with steel shaft and ebony handle

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Vectis, steel and ebony, detachable blade, Europea

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1750-1850

Uterine curette

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Uterine curette

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Guttmann's vaginal speculum

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1935-1955

Uterine curette with steel shaft and ebony handle

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Pair of ovarian clamp forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1890-1930

Levret obstetrical forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1750-1850

Doyen's myoma screw

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

180-1930

Fillet, adjustable, whalebone, Japanese

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Silver carton of "Nice Pin" condoms, Japanese, 1970s.

Nice Pin Condoms

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1970-1979

Vectis, Lowndes, folding type, steel and ebony, Br

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

Vectis, Lever, steel and ebony, by Sawyer, 19th ce

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1801-1900

Vectis, Lowndes, folding type, steel and ebony, by

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1801-1900

Greenhalgh obstetrical forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1801-1900

Obstetrical forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1801-1850
Original cardboard box for rubber condoms, teat ended, "CBC" brand, British, 1930-1965.

Cardboard box for condoms

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1930-1965

Hook, spine, Oldham's, plated steel and ebony, 188

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1878-1904

Perforator, obstetrical, Oldham, steel, ebony hand

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1851-1900

Ovum forceps, triple bladed, by Francis Cluley, Sh

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1813-1837

Combined monophasic contraceptive pills, "Minovlar"

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1970

Obstetrical forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1801-1900

One box of Boots Liberelle Compact Tampons with applicator

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2010 - 2018

Nuvelle, hormone replacement therapy, manufactured

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2000

Davis-type obstetrical forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1780-1850

Hegar double-ended uterine dilator

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1901-1930

Aveling obstetrical forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Information package for the prototype copper omega intra-uterine device

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1970-1980

Obstetrical forceps

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

831-1870