Drawings of an epidural and c-section at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, 4 May 1987.

  • Spears, Heather, 1943-
Date:
4 May 1987
Reference:
3329263i
Part of:
Drawings by Heather Spears.
  • Pictures

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Description

A series of pencil drawings following a woman through labour on the maternity ward at John Radcliffe Hospital. The sketches show her changing positions, her discomfort and pain, and the care and support given by her partner and the hospital staff. Later images in the sequence illustrate the epidural and caesarean section. A photocopy of a drawing accompanying the series is of the newborn baby.

Publication/Creation

Oxford, England, 4 May 1987.

Physical description

118 drawings, 1 print

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3329263i

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