Psychoprophylactic preparation for childbirth.
- Date:
- 195-?
- Audio
About this work
Description
The recording is in the form of a recorded lecture aimed at parents who are too far away from antenatal classes run by the organisation. Side 1 has 5 bands with the following titles: 1. Preparation for Childbirth; 2. The Structure of the Female Reproductive System; 3. The Role of the Nervous System during Labour; 4. The Role of Breathing during Labour; 5. Neuromuscular Relaxation Part 1. Side 2 continues with Band 5 Neuromuscular Relaxation Part 2.; 6. Special Training for Labour, 7. The First Stage of Labour and 8. The Baby's Birth.
Publication/Creation
195-?
Physical description
2 sound discs (12" vinyl) (00:42:26 mins. each) ; 12 inch
Copyright note
The Natural Childbirth Trust; NCT
Notes
More material on the NCT is held in the Wellcome Library reference SA/NCT.
The plain record sleeve has an introduction to the Natural Childbirth Trust and explains the origins of psychoprophylaxis. The recording is based on the practice of Dr. Pierre Vellay who collaborated with and later developed the work of Dr. Fernand Lamaze.
Accompanied by 1 fold-out drawing illustrating contractions during labour and a leaflet entitled 'Exercises to Improve The Condition of Muscles used During Labour'.
Creator/production credits
The Natural Childbirth Trust of Great Britain.
Languages
Where to find it
Copy 1
Location Status Access Closed stores2241AMBy appointment Manual request Copy 2
Location Status Access Closed stores2241AMBy appointment Manual request