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Normal breastfeeding : infant management. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Normal breastfeeding : infant management.
- Date:
- 1935
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Description
An instructional film looking at all aspects of breast feeding. Antenatal welfare and preparation is advised - the importance of good diet (sample meals are shown by a midwife) and the clinical examination of the breasts are encouraged. Postnatal management begins in hospital with the establishment of lactation during the 'Lying In' period; the importance of hygiene around the nipple is encouraged. Shots then include the mother and baby at home - we see the preparation of the cot, nappy changing, the use of the potty and the correct way to breast feed. The double breast feeding of twins is also shown. 3 segments.
Publication/Creation
England, 1935.
Physical description
1 encoded moving image (16.13 min.) : silent, black and white
Contributors
Duration
00:16:13
Copyright note
Copyright previously held by British Medical Association and assigned to Wellcome in 2005
Terms of use
Unrestricted
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Contents
Segment 1 A group of expectant mothers attend a lecture about ante-natal care. They learn that a balanced diet is necessary, and an example of a daily menu is shown. The mother are also advised to drink a lot of water. A mother is shown being advised by a dietician. The teeth are inspected and the mothers are referred to the dental clinic where necessary. The mothers' breasts are examined. The intertitles note that breast feeding should be established during the 'lying-in period'. Time start: 00:00:00:00 Time end: 00:05:23:13 Length: 00:05:23:13
Segment 2 The intertitles explain that the breasts and nipples must be kept clean. A mother is shown breastfeeding her baby, and rubbing its back to bring up wind. The mother and baby are seen breastfeeding at home. The baby's room with a cot is shown. The baby is shown having its nappy changed. The intertitles stress that the mother should keep her hands clean. Time start: 00:05:23:13 Time end: 00:11:23:05 Length: 00:05:59:17
Segment 3 The intertitles advise that the mother should clean her nipples before and after feeds, and that she should drink a glass of water during each feed. Advice is also given on the proper length of breastfeeding time, and how often the mother and baby should rest. Twin babies are seen breastfeeding at the same time, one from each breast. Time start: 00:11:23:05 Time end: 00:16:13:14 Length: 00:04:50:09
Creator/production credits
Produced by Shoreditch Model Welfare Centre, Queen Mary's Maternity Home and Mothercraft Training Society. Directed by Miss M.H. Keating.