Episode of Series “Horizon”.
In obstetrics, as in every branch of medicine, research is opening up new avenues of health care. Opposition to the intrusion of science in pregnancy and childbirth is fierce but the medical profession believe that science has proved its case.
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ACMI Identifier
015753
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Childbirth
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical sciences
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical technology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Obstetrics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Medical sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Medical technology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)