Synopsis
Dating to 1946, this silent film "Childbirth / Modern Technique" was released by Sherwood Pictures, and shows childbirth from pre-operation preparation, the moment of full dialation, an episiotomy being performed, and finally delivery of a healthy baby. According to a title card, the film was produced "for professional purposes only. To be shown under the supervision of a registered physician, registered nurse or medical student". It's not clear if this was true; the audience for the film was…
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