Breastfeeding

Synopsis

Addresses the realistic difficulties facing mothers who decide to breast-feed their newly born children, and contains interviews and anecdotes from midwives, doctors, sociologists, mothers, fathers and children. Raises questions regarding hospital practice, pre- and post-natal care, and the social support required by the parents so that the proven benefits of breast-feeding can be acted upon.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

2000

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: £?

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

babies; breast-feeding; infant nutrition; paediatric medicine

Credits

Producer

Manuela Maiguashca; Munire Armstrong

Distributor

Name

Cinenova

Email

info@cinenova.org

Web

http://www.cinenova.org External site opens in new window

Address

Waterlow Park Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF

Notes

Films made by, and predominantly for, women. The collection is browsable by title or director and includes experimental films, narrative feature films, artists’ film and video, and documentary and educational videos. Hire or sale on film and video.