Special delivery

Features the varied birth experiences of three first-time couples, focusing on the first stage of labour. The couples are interviewed prior to, and after, birth to see how reality matched their expectations and how the skills acquired helped them cope.

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Credits

producer

Childbirth Association of Australia (NSW) Ltd

Duration

00:33:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1987

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

300219

Language

English

Subject categories

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Childbirth

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1987

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