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