Abstract: Conventional obstetric examining table apparatuses only include a height adjuster and reclining device for reclining a back rest and are designed such that the patient steps on and off of the examining table from the side, which is often inconvenient for the patient.The obstetric examining table apparatus of this invention has a rotating device and an elevating device for the examining table incorporated therein and also includes an open space at the center and thigh crutches on both sides of the examining table. The examining table is set on the side of the doctor, and the patient sits down on the examining table from the front and spreads her legs in order to prepare for the examination. Then, the examining table is turned and raised to an appropriate height so that the diseased area can be properly positioned for the examination.

Abstract: A reclining bed for childbirth includes a seat board and a backrest. The seat board is provided with a curved cut-out which opens to the center front of it and with thigh crutches provided at the right and left sides of the buttock supporting seat portion of the seat board. The thigh crutches securely support the thighs of woman in labor. The further improved version of this reclining bed for childbirth includes grip handles and armrests. The grip handles are provided at the right and left sides of a seat board installing base. The armrests are provided at the right and left sides of the backrest in an adjustable manner with regard to their tilting angle. This reclining bed for childbirth is effective in enabling a delivery to be performed easily with sitting position, thereby facilitating the works for both the woman in labor and the obstetrical assistants. It is also readily converted whenever it is necessary to be used either as bed or as chair.