What Kind of Equipment Did Midwives Have?

The birthing chair was part of a midwife's equipment. She would kneel down in front of the labouring woman to do her examinations and so and also, she would remain in that position to deliver the infant into her arm. A range of hooks were used for breaking water, but might also s in t e case where an infant had passed away in the uterus,. An for for helping get them outan but often they used their hands. Ad other equipment midwives had are recognizable with midwife fre to day. They have scissors ready for cutting the unbelical cord, but also in terms of making little cuts if they need to. And the midwife would often prefer to use