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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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Stem pessary, Germany, 1925-1935

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1925-1935

Rubber vault cap

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1921-1931

Tin containing 2 tubes of Lysolats

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1930-1950

Silver cervical cap

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

Grafenberg ring

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

Bag for WarmPak, Embrace® Nest infant warming set

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2017

BabyWrap™, neo-natal warming pouch, part of Embrace® Nest infant warming set

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2017

One packet of Tampax Pearl

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2010 - 2018

No Scalpel Vasectomy kit, Nottingham, England 1997-2000

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1997-2000

Two bottles of Depo-Provera slow-release contraceptive

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1979-1981

One box of 16 TOTM organic cotton applicator tampons

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2018

One packet of Always Ultra

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2010 - 2018

One packet of Always Ultra

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2010 - 2018

Pelvimeter, Paris, France, 1860-1870

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1860-1870

Guyon type compressor, Paris, France, 1851-1900

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1851-1900

Mounted anatomical plaque showing the uterus marked 'Prof. Dr. E. Winternitz' and '1 Normale lage des uterus

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

Parturition chair, Germany, 1701-1900

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1701-1900

One packet of Always Dailies

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2010 - 2018

Envelope containing tubal sterilisation clip

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1975

One box of Boots Liberelle Tampons

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2010 - 2018

Obstetrical forceps, Glasgow, Scotland, 1865-1900

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1865-1900

Crotchet hooks, Europe, 1801-1900

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1801-1900

Palfijin obstetrical forceps, Europe, 1720-1730

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1720-1730

Intra-uterine device, ‘Birnberg Bow’

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1970-1981

Pessary, France, 1825-1835

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1825-1835

One reusable menstrual pad

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

2017 - 2018

Two packets containing single "Travla" sanitary towels

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1950-1960

Obstetrical fillet, 1701-1900

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1701-1900

Dress made for premature baby

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1990-1996

Obstetrical crotchet, copy, original dated c. 1580-1620

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1580-1620

Tubal laparoscope, used by Patrick Steptoe

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1970 - 1975

Dialpak of Ortho-Novin oral contraceptive pills

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1960-1968
Bodysuit made for premature baby weighing 1.5-3.5lb, worn by Sophie Proud, made by BabyPrem, England, circa 1996

Bodysuit made for premature baby weighing 1.5-3.5lb

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1992-1996

Plaster copy of infant’s skull, England, c. 1900-1921

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1900-1921

Collection of early contraceptive pills

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1960-1985

Midwifery set, 1980

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1980

Packet of 10 "Lil-lets" O.B. tampons

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1960-1965

Packet of 12 "Junior Lilia" sanitary towels in original wrapping

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1962

Box of Ortho-Novin oral contraceptive pills

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1960-1968

Oldham's spine hook

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1910
Five of six rubber condoms, teat ended, in original carton with instructions, "CBC" brand, British, 1930-1965.

Packet containing a rubber condom

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1930-1965

Catheter used in the process of IVF, Europe, 1999

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1999

Two cervical caps, United Kingdom, 1940-1980

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1940-1980

Cardboard box for tubal laparoscope used by Patrick Steptoe

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

unknown

Breast milk pasteuriser, England, c. 1980

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1975-1980

Copy of a parturition chair, London, England, 1912 (?)

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1912

Haemostatic set, London, England, 1871-1900

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1871-1900

Crotchet, obstetrical, by Laundy

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1783-1819

Sterilizing clip applicator

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1979-1981

Disposable cannulae

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1981