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  1. Organization Type: Museum
    Address: Humboldtallee 36
    City: Gottingen
    Zip / Postal Code: D-37073
    Country: Germany
    Telephone Number: 551-399006
    Fax Number: +49-551-399554
    Abstract: In our collection, the history of the obstetrics and gynecology in the 18th and 19th centuries is presented. There are about 1,450 pieces, among them obstetric instruments in particular, but also bone specimens, above all pelves and children's skulls. SERVICES: Monday, Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and on demand. Guided tours on demand. Loan of depot-objects for exhibition is possible, and photocopying is possible.
    Holdings: The collection holds 140 obstetrical forceps, 39 levers and spoons, 53 hooks, 230 instruments to extract the dead foetus, 25 turning rods, 20 amniotomes, 215 gynacecological instruments and aids, 31 utensils for the care of mother and child, delivery chair and delivery table as well as instruments for ceasarian section.
    Contact Name, Title: Dr. Volker Zimmermann, vzimmer@gwdg.de
    Contact Telephone Number: +49-551-399006
    Contact Email Address: vzimmer@gwdg.de
    Web Site: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/219464.html
    Collection Subject Strengths: History of Gynecology and Obstetrics, History of Pathology