The first in a series of films about parenthood, this film aims to give prospective parents a realistic picture of the problems and joys that come with the new addition to the family: the first child. Many young people slip into parenthood without really knowing what to expect. This film could be appropriately subtitled: ‘What nobody ever told you about having babies’. Presented by Jacki Weaver.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015416
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children - Family relationships
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Parenting
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Children - Care and hygiene
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)