Pelvimeter

Object number@FRA
TitlePelvimeter
CreatorAllen & Handbury's Ltd (Manufacturer)
DescriptionPelvimeteris the assessment of the female pelvis in relation to the birth of a baby. Traditional obstetrical services relied heavily on pelvimetry in the conduct of delivery in order to decide if natural or operative vaginal delivery was possible or if and when to use a cesarean section.
Allan & Hanburys Ltd, London
Production periodTwentieth century
Object namePelvimeter
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialSteel, plated
Dimensions
- Pelvimeter Length: 30 cm
Width: 13.7 cm
Height: 2.5 cm