Joan Gibson

Date:
1959-2003
Reference:
SA/NCT/B/1/5
Part of:
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
  • Archives and manuscripts

About this work

Description

Joan Gibson (1914-2007) was an early member of the NCT, and one of the founding members of the Newcastle NCT branch. Gibson designed and produced a labour aid for women known as the Hexham Air Bolster. The Hexham Air Bolster was an inflatable cushion to be placed beneath the knees during relaxation classes and during the first stage of labour.

Publication/Creation

1959-2003

Physical description

4 boxes

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