Stories
- Article
Thalidomide babies
In a time without scans or antenatal tests, neither medical staff nor parents were prepared for the damage to the foetus caused by the thalidomide drug.
- Article
The secret hystery of a womb
A Renaissance image of a caesarean section inspired Anna Blundy to recount the story of a hidden, perhaps mysterious part of her body.
- Article
Having children as a fat woman
When she sought fertility advice, and at antenatal appointments, Ellie Levenson found that medics were openly anti-fat. Only years later can she evaluate the true repercussions of their words and actions.
- Article
Confusion, guilt, and the battle to breastfeed
Most new mums are told that breast is best. But breastfeeding doesn’t always come as easily or naturally as you might imagine.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Antenatal abnormalities
Date: 1976-1982Reference: PP/RJH/J.2/2Part of: Hetherington, Robert J- Books
Antenatal illustrated / by Grantly Dick Read.
Dick-Read, Grantly, 1890-1959.Date: 1955- Archives and manuscripts
Antenatal and postnatal informational posters
Date: 1980s-1990sReference: SA/NCT/G/1/10Part of: National Childbirth Trust (NCT)- Books
Antenatal and postnatal care / by Francis J. Brown.
Browne, Francis J. (Francis James), 1879-1963.Date: 1935- Books
Antenatal and neonatal screening / edited by N.J. Wald.
Date: 1984