
Object number@FRI
CreatorWoolley (Manufacturer)
DescriptionPelvimeter is 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.
Woolley, Manchester
Production periodTwentieth century
Object namePelvimeter
Object categoryINSTRUMENT
MaterialSteel, stainless
Dimensions
- pelvimeter Length: 30.1 cm
Width: 11.5 cm