Moving image collection of Lamaze International, 1956-2010

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A history of Lamaze, its reception, instruction on conception and the birthing techniques, and a personal narrative, etc. In French. Black and white and color. Sound. 16mm. 16 minutes.

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Depiction of pregnancy and childbirth through historical imagery, followed by a discussion of women and men's anatomies, the timeline between impregnation and birth, Psycho-prophylactique techniques, and post-natal care. In English and French. Black and white. 16mm. 25 minutes.

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Film about the history and principles of the Psycho-prophylactique method, the basics of conception and pregnancy. In French. Color. Sound. 16mm. 18 minutes.

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Film portrays the story of a pregnant woman and her husband's experience using Lamaze techniques, including a class led by Elisabeth Bing. Black and white. Sound. 16mm. 40 minutes.

Scope and Contents Soviet film discusses the origins of the Psycho-prophylactic method and its use in the Soviet Union and France, a demonstration of hypnosis to a class of medical students, hypnosis used during childbirth, recommendations (origins of the ASPO/Lamaze techniques) for pregnant women on how to have a relaxed delivery, and a general discussion about the power of suggestion. Many images of various aspects of Russian society, especially pregnant women. Narrated in English. Color. Sound. 16mm. 53...

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An educational film, with much use of animation and drawings to supplement live birth footage, about Psycho-prophylactique techniques, anatomies of women and men, pregnancy, and giving birth. In French, with English narration. Black and white and color. Sound. 16mm. 29 minutes.

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A film about taking care of a newborn. Color. Sound. 16mm. 22 minutes.

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The film features narratives that revolve around couples and a single mother learning the Lamaze technique in Nan's class. Color. Sound. 16mm. 40 minutes.

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Part one of two-part film covers how breastmilk is produced; nursing in private and in public; nutrition and health of the pregnant mother; and attitudes and roles of the mothers and fathers. Sound. Color. 16mm. 15 minutes.

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Part two of two-part film covers how breastmilk is produced; nursing in private and in public; nutrition and health of the pregnant mother; and attitudes and roles of the mothers and fathers. Sound. Color. 16mm. 15 minutes.