Normal breastfeeding : infant management.

Date:
1935
  • Film

About this work

Description

An instructional film looking at all aspects of breast feeding. Antenatal welfare and preparation is advised - the importance of good diet (sample meals are shown by a midwife) and the clinical examination of the breasts are encouraged. Postnatal management begins in hospital with the establishment of lactation during the 'Lying In' period; the importance of hygiene around the nipple is encouraged. Shots then include the mother and baby at home - we see the preparation of the cot, nappy changing, the use of the potty and the correct way to breast feed. The double breast feeding of twins is also shown.

Publication/Creation

England, 1935.

Physical description

1 film reel (18 min.) : silent, black and white, 16 mm

Contributors

Creator/production credits

Produced by Shoreditch Model Welfare Centre, Queen Mary's Maternity Home and Mothercraft Training Society. Directed by Miss M.H. Keating.

Copyright note

Copyright previously held by British Medical Association and assigned to Wellcome in 2005

Type/Technique

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores
    RSM264
    By appointmentManual request

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