Childbirth: A Family’s Experience

Synopsis

A woman is admitted to hospital in early labour. With support from her husband she progresses normally and gives birth to a healthy girl. Experienced midwives monitor these events, providing explanations for the couple and instructing a medical student who delivers the baby. Next day, the other children visit their new sister.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. col. 31 min.

Year of production

1982

Availability

Sale

Notes

Restricted to medical and health professionals.

Uses

Medical students, midwives and parentcraft classes.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

childbirth; labour (childbirth); obstetrics

Credits

Writer

W Dunlop

Distributor

Name

University of Newcastle, Television Service

Notes

No longer in existence as a distributor