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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ACMI Identifier
300219
Language
English
Subject categories
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Childbirth
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)