Abstract: An obstetric bed comprising a base and a support structure on top of the base for supporting a patient. The support structure has a body section secured to the base in a generally horizontal position, a head section pivoted to the head end of the body section for swinging between a first position in which it extends horizontally outwardly from the body section and a second position in which it is inclined with respect to the body section, and a foot section pivoted to the foot end of the body section for swinging between a first position in which it extends horizontally outwardly from the body section and a second position in which it extends vertically down from the body section at the foot end of the base. Mechanism is provided for holding the head and foot sections in various positions of adjustment.