a bed for use by obstetricians and their patients . the bed and the bed mattresses are made sectional such that when the sections are assembled a full bed , with mattress , is formed on which one or more persons can recline . when the sections are separated to form a delivery station , a head section provides a torso support with an adjustable back rest and an adjustable pelvis support . a foot section of the bed , when separated from the head section , has a removable mattress and a frame that serves as a seat for the attending physician , provides storage compartments for necessary equipment and provides working surfaces to receive such equipment during use .