Birth

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Summary: Birth: an entrance into life, the beginning of discovery, and a forging of essential bonds. This program weaves footage of many women's experiences of childbirth with valuable commentary from obstetricians, midwives, psychologists, counselors, and recent mothers and fathers. Key topics covered are sonograms and prenatal examinations, changing attitudes to the role of pain in childbirth, postpartum depression or "baby blues," and birthing scenarios, such as in-hospital, at-home, and Caesarian section. Contains nudity associated with childbirth.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (54 min.) : sd., col., digital.
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], c1999.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Multi-User. Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on Aug. 30, 2006.
Formatted Contents Note:	Water Birth: Easing Transition From the Womb (3:00) -- Bonding With Newborns (2:59) -- Role of Fathers in Childbirth (2:18) -- Impact of Cerebral Development (2:35) -- Midwives and Childbirth in Holland (4:47) -- Birthing Centers in Quebec (5:07) -- Changing Childbirth Practices in Western Society (2:09) -- Childbirth in Medical Settings (2:41) -- Epidurals and Pain Management in Childbirth (3:55) -- Technology in Pregnancy and Prenatal Care (2:38) -- Caesarian Sections: Attitudes From Various Backgrounds (4:05) -- Childbirth Classes: Preparation for Labor and Delivery (3:04) -- Optimal Vaginal Delivery (4:38) -- Postpartum Depression (3:12) -- Parenting Decisions: Maternal Instincts (3:50)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience Note:	9 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.