Lady Macbeth

by

Susan King

Birthing Chair Term Analysis

A seat made of the arms of men or women on which a pregnant woman sits. It allows her to deliver the baby with the help of gravity.
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Birthing Chair Term Timeline in Lady Macbeth

The timeline below shows where the term Birthing Chair appears in Lady Macbeth. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 14 
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...had seven children, and so is familiar with childbirth. He offers to serve as her birthing chair . She also runs into Macbeth, who expresses concern. He wants to send for a... (full context)