Birth Rites
Documentary
197753m
Director: Robina Rose
Birth Rites documents Julia Lauder giving birth at home surrounded by her family. Her film focuses on women’s agency during homebirth in contrast to some women’s experiences in a hospital setting. It shows the value of physical and psychological support during labour, and the importance of touch in establishing bonds with newborns directly after birth.
Runtime
53m
Language
English
Released
Jan 1, 1977
Runtime
53m
Language
English
Released
Jan 1, 1977
Cast
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