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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.

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