Normal breastfeeding: infant management (1935), pt 2 of 3

An English 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 parts. Find out more: https://catalogue.wellcome.ac.uk/record=b1672622~S3

Category:

Education

Tags:

• breastfeeding
• breast feeding
• mothers
• mother
• babies
• baby
• babycare
• newborn
• medical film
• archive film
• silent film

[babbfamilyidaho]

Feeding by the clock is not really encouraged anymore. Instead the baby should be fed on demand but should feed 8-12 times a day. We are not as big on most protocol when it comes to infants anymore, which is good but it is so interesting to see how much they were still doing right way back then.

[ayahninjah]

So interesting. Where did you find these films? Fascinating to see what has changed and what hasn't....

[MrAmdorch]

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