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Television Doctor: Safer Childbirth

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Is childbirth ever 100 per cent safe? Should all babies be delivered in hospital? If a mother has her baby at home, what protection does she have if things go wrong?
The programme shows modern techniques which reduce the risks of childbirth and includes film of a baby being resuscitated after delivery by operation.
A London mother tells how she and her baby were saved by the 'Flying Squad' - the medical team which deals with maternity crises at home.

(Colour)

Contributors

Speaker:
A London mother [name uncredited]
Director:
John Frost
Producer:
Ian Curtis
Source: Radio Times

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