Meshkenet was the Goddess who presided over childbirth. The symbol on her head is thought to represent a uterus.

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Meshkenet - The Goddess of Childbirth

Relief Meshkenet Luxor Temple
Relief of Meshkenet in the Luxor Temple. (535k)
 Relief Goddess Could Meshkenet
Relief of a Goddess that could be Meshkenet (right) with Isis (left) in the Philae Temple of Isis. The Goddess on the right has the symbol of Meshkenet on her head above the solar disk. (789k)

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