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
Collection contents
About this work
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
Contributors
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3329263i
Ownership note
Acquired from Heather Spears by Wellcome Collection in 2005. The complete numbered sequence was not acquired by Wellcome Collection.