Students of Mothercraft: commentary
- Date:
- 1955
- Reference:
- SA/HVA/G.3/13
- Part of:
- Health Visitors' Association
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
Miss Bourne's commentary recorded here is for the 1955 film of the same title. The film shows nurses in Hong Kong being trained in the care of mothers and babies. Among the subjects illustrated are how to bath and dry a baby, clothes for baby, breastfeeding, making baby comfortable in its cot, baby getting diphtheria injection, issues of safety in the home, how to help a baby bring up wind, steralisation of bottles for bottle-fed babies, giving orange juice and cod liver oil to baby, the importance of teaching good habits like brushing teeth and washing hands, suitable toys and babies being strapped onto their mothers' backs in slings or shawls.
Publication/Creation
1955
Physical description
1 audio tape reel 1 1/4 inch audio tape reel (00:30:00).
Terms of use
Please consult the digitised version as this item needs to be accessed onsite using specialist equipment. Email collections@wellcomecollection.org to request an appointment.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesSA/HVA/G.3/13:Box 83