Episode number 3 of Series “The Worlds of childhood”.
Examines research on the prenatal period, as well as neonatal starting dates that facilitate an infant’s survival. Alternative birth processes are analysed. Families in Brazil, Russia and the U.S. prepare for birth and go through delivery. Human genetics principles, prenatal care and risk factors are considered.
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ACMI Identifier
306086
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - United States
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Birth, Hour of
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Childbirth
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Infants - Development
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Birth, Hour of
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Genetics
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Infants - Development
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Prenatal care
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)