When Life Begins

The sequential growth and development of the human fetus from ovulation to birth is accurately presented. The relationship between the developing fetus and the umbilical cord, placenta, and the interuterine environment of amniotic fluid and the surrounding membranes is chronologically traced. The film closes with a French woman undergoing a natural childbirth without the use of drugs or instruments.

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, sound, genre, description, catalog record