Once upon a time, women were fully sedated for childbirth. By the 1970's, there was a backlash against drugs and medical intervention. Since then, women have moved towards the middle-ground... See full summary
Planet Parent Episode #2.7 (2001–2004) Online
- Original Title :
- Episode #2.7
- Genre :
- TV Episode / Documentary
- Year :
- 2001–2004
- Directror :
- Alison Bruce
- Type :
- TV Episode
- Time :
- 30min
- Rating :
- 6.2/10
Once upon a time, women were fully sedated for childbirth. By the 1970's, there was a backlash against drugs and medical intervention. Since then, women have moved towards the middle-ground while still maintaining control over the birth process. In this report, on the state of childbirth at the beginning of the 21st century, we hear from Ann Douglas, author of 'The Mother of All Baby Books", Leslie Chandler, Child Birth Educator at Humber College and the Women's College Hospital and Hypnosis instructor Shawn Gallagher on what women are looking for today. Then several moms share their birth stories. Mom Lana Ogilvy offers a reality check on mother/daughter bonding. Children's book authors Dennis Lee and Loris Lesynski offer lessons in 'How to read to children'. And busy single mom Kim Gilbert loves her kid and she loves her job. She just doesn't have enough time for both of them. This week's video diary shows a day in her life.
| Episode credited cast: | |||
 | Kate Tavender | - | Herself - Host |