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Birth chair

Royal Academy of Medicine of Spain

Royal Academy of Medicine of Spain
Madrid, Spain

Chair with a wooden structure that incorporates three panels upholstered in dark green leather, fluffy, which respectively serve as backrest, seat and legrest.

The backrest is adjustable in its inclination thanks to a bilateral metallic device in the form of a curved saw that allows to regulate to satisfaction said inclination in order to achieve the most physiological and functional position for the mother.

Under the seat a metal-lined box is hidden to receive the placenta and the amniotic fluid, which is evacuated through an open hole in the lower and posterior part that drains with a small tube to the container that to that end under the same one Would be placed.

In the lower and frontal part there is a concealed drawer, with its key, to store tocológico instrumental of use by purpose.

Complementarily, two metal forks, adjustable height, for rest of the legs, which are located on both sides and in this way the most suitable tocollogical posture for delivery is achieved. Also on both sides were placed two handles where the woman can establish two points of support and strength.

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  • Title: Birth chair
  • Date Created: 19th century
  • Type: Birth chair
Royal Academy of Medicine of Spain

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